Ted Perton, Author at SamChui.com

Qantas Confirms A350 Ultra-Long Haul Flights, Announces Major Aircraft Order

Ted PertonMay 2, 2022

Qantas has today announced a major aircraft order, while confirming the much-anticipated Project Sunrise. A firm 52 Airbus orders, with an additional 94 purchas... Read More...

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Qantas Doubles US Flights, Launches New Melbourne-Dallas Route

Ted PertonMarch 28, 2022

After two years of stood-down planes and staff, financial woes, and grim predictions for years of slumped demand, Australia's national airline Qantas has reboun... Read More...

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Australia and Singapore To Ease Inbound Travel Requirements

Ted PertonMarch 25, 2022

Australia and Singapore will further ease COVID entry requirements, decreasing costs for travellers and streamlining the travel experience. Australia From... Read More...

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China Eastern Airlines B737 Crashes in Southern China

Ted PertonMarch 21, 2022

A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800, carrying 123 passengers and 9 crew, has crashed in Guangxi in Southern China. The six-year-old Boeing 737-800 aircr... Read More...

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Trip Report: What’s Flying Qantas International Like Right Now? LA to Sydney

Ted PertonJanuary 27, 2022

When an airline is grounded for upwards of 18 months, things are bound to be different on the other side. While still in its infancy, the 'post-Covid' Qantas pr... Read More...

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Australia’s Opening its International Border: Here’s How

Ted PertonOctober 24, 2021

From nothing to something, Australia's hard international border is coming down. However, the situation remains complex; with every state having the ultimate sa... Read More...

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Qantas Performs Longest-Ever Commercial Flight

Ted PertonOctober 6, 2021

Qantas successfully flew their longest commercial flight this week. The record-breaking repatriation flight, operated on behalf of the Australian Government, to... Read More...

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Australia’s Travel Ban to Lift, Qantas Brings Forward International Flights

Ted PertonOctober 1, 2021

After 18 months of hard borders, hotel quarantine and two million expired passports, Australia's international travel ban will lift in November for the vaccina... Read More...

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New Chengdu Tianfu Mega-Airport Opens

Ted PertonJune 28, 2021

China's much-anticipated Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has officially commenced operations, opening a new gateway to the city's giant pandas and greater... Read More...

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