{"id":24785,"date":"2024-07-16T11:56:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T01:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=24785"},"modified":"2024-09-26T06:47:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T20:47:49","slug":"qantas-lanches-flights-from-perth-to-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/qantas-lanches-flights-from-perth-to-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"A French Connection: Qantas Launches Direct Flights to Paris Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>From Down Under to the Eiffel Tower: Qantas launches the world&#8217;s longest direct flight to France, just in time for the Olympics.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qantas\u2019 new 17-hour direct flight between Perth and Paris took off Monday, marking the first time in two decades that Australia&#8217;s favourite airline has operated services to the City of Lights.<br><br>The route slashes approximately three hours off the fastest current travel time between the cities, making it the longest non-stop flight to France from anywhere in the world. Initially, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flights will operate four times per week<\/a> during the busy European summer and the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, before reducing to three services per week from mid-August.<br><br>This new connection is set to add 75,000 seats annually between Australia and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Qantas cabin crew celebrate the first flight from Perth to Paris in two decades - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-24804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-17-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Untitled-design-17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Vanessa Hudson, CEO of Qantas Group, highlighted the growing demand for direct long-haul flights.<br><br>\u201cThere is a lot of excitement among our customers and crew that Qantas is returning to Paris with a non-stop flight from Perth,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qantasnewsroom.com.au\/media-releases\/au-revoir-paris-now-just-a-direct-qantas-flight-away\/#:~:text=PARIS%20NOW%20JUST%20A%20DIRECT%20QANTAS%20FLIGHT%20AWAY,-Perth%20%7C%20Published%20on&amp;text=Qantas%20has%20taken%20off%20for,first%20time%20in%2020%20years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">she said<\/a>. \u201cIn recent years, we\u2019ve seen a significant increase in customers wanting to fly direct on long-haul routes and avoid stopovers wherever possible.\u201d<br><br>Western Australian Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, Rita Saffioti, echoed the sentiment, emphasising the strategic importance of direct flights in boosting tourism.<br><br>\u201cWith seamless connections from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other major cities, Perth will be the gateway to Paris for Australia,\u201d she said. \u201cWe know that people are more likely to travel to places they can easily access, so this is another big win for tourism in Western Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Paris<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Paris\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Uan2aYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3f696fae1974271ebc58e9439034dae0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/lhotel-du-collectionneur-paris-france-europe\/006RF00000Uan2aYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"L&#039;H\u00f4tel du Collectionneur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wh0mc69eqjojqd9z24v.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/wh0mc69eqjojqd9z24v.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/wh0mc69eqjojqd9z24v.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/wh0mc69eqjojqd9z24v.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/wh0mc69eqjojqd9z24v.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wh0mc69eqjojqd9z24v.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"L&#039;H\u00f4tel du Collectionneur, Paris, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Paris, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">L&#039;H\u00f4tel du Collectionneur<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Paris Art Deco Glamour near Arc de Triomphe with Daily Breakfast &#038; 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Handwritten Collection<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$972<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000C5niIAAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3f696fae1974271ebc58e9439034dae0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/maison-albar-hotel-le-vendome-paris-france-europe\/0062y00000C5niIAAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Maison Albar Hotel Le Vendome Paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bwmlj5kjabh69tcqq3ao.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/bwmlj5kjabh69tcqq3ao.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/bwmlj5kjabh69tcqq3ao.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/bwmlj5kjabh69tcqq3ao.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/bwmlj5kjabh69tcqq3ao.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bwmlj5kjabh69tcqq3ao.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Maison Albar Hotel Le Vendome Paris, Paris, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Paris, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Maison Albar Hotel Le Vendome Paris<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Paris Five-Star Glamour with World-Renowned Yakuza Paris by Olivier Restaurant<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,397<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,287<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_f81be755-d524-4774-a59f-84f691b4060d\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3f696fae1974271ebc58e9439034dae0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hotel-filigrane-and-spa\/f81be755-d524-4774-a59f-84f691b4060d\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"H\u00f4tel Filigrane &#038; 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Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,216<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_935d8aea-0e40-42eb-a695-8ecf8b32f4d2\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3f696fae1974271ebc58e9439034dae0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/mercure-paris-centre-tour-eiffel\/935d8aea-0e40-42eb-a695-8ecf8b32f4d2\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/89fmjinzqecj1ht4fej9.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/89fmjinzqecj1ht4fej9.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/89fmjinzqecj1ht4fej9.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/89fmjinzqecj1ht4fej9.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/89fmjinzqecj1ht4fej9.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/89fmjinzqecj1ht4fej9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, Paris, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Paris, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops\/newsstands.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$859<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000LfHvFYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3f696fae1974271ebc58e9439034dae0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-paris-tour-eiffel-france-europe\/006RF00000LfHvFYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fm1nbivduf51a6o9l6mk.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/fm1nbivduf51a6o9l6mk.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/fm1nbivduf51a6o9l6mk.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/fm1nbivduf51a6o9l6mk.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/fm1nbivduf51a6o9l6mk.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fm1nbivduf51a6o9l6mk.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, Paris, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Paris, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Paris Escape with Eiffel Tower Views &#038; 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