{"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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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=\"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 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/86ipdbyzzqf1x4zevn9.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/86ipdbyzzqf1x4zevn9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"H\u00f4tel Villa Romantic &amp; Spa, Paris, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"81215\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Paris, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">H\u00f4tel Villa Romantic &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Paris Boutique Luxury near Latin Quarter with Onsite Wellness Centre, Daily Breakfast &#038; Nightly Drinks<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$349<\/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\">$389<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$966<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-59%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000awyv8YAA\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_db730bc8b953998184d73056e4017c67\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hotel-vernet-paris-france\/006RF00000awyv8YAA\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Hotel Vernet\" 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\/g05z1xx9kj00xh8xvyc.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/g05z1xx9kj00xh8xvyc.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/g05z1xx9kj00xh8xvyc.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/g05z1xx9kj00xh8xvyc.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/g05z1xx9kj00xh8xvyc.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/g05z1xx9kj00xh8xvyc.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hotel Vernet, 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\">Hotel Vernet<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Central Paris Sophistication Steps from Champs Elysees with Daily Breakfast &#038; Daily Drinks<\/div><div 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decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gqco87q1oas9zzz3df9f.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/gqco87q1oas9zzz3df9f.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/gqco87q1oas9zzz3df9f.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/gqco87q1oas9zzz3df9f.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/gqco87q1oas9zzz3df9f.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gqco87q1oas9zzz3df9f.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"BOB hotel, Paris, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"81215\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Paris, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">BOB hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Boutique Paris Escape in Montparnasse with Daily Breakfast &#038; Nightly Drinks<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/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\">$279<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$680<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-58%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Z99bSYAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_c3a3e8df1f438732760b8559dcc3db5f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hotel-du-louvre-part-of-hyatt-paris-france\/006RF00000Z99bSYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"H\u00f4tel du Louvre, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt\" 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\/mvqbw1wfziotx1zqqbm.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mvqbw1wfziotx1zqqbm.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mvqbw1wfziotx1zqqbm.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mvqbw1wfziotx1zqqbm.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mvqbw1wfziotx1zqqbm.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mvqbw1wfziotx1zqqbm.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"H\u00f4tel du Louvre, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, 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\">H\u00f4tel du Louvre, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">HOTEL DU LOUVRE  IN THE UNBOUND COLLECTION BY HYATT<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,640<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_39e91c2a-464f-4dfc-813f-774cb65aa916\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_54bea05f878ed8ad9e6afb1f82654173\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/le-relais-montmartre\/39e91c2a-464f-4dfc-813f-774cb65aa916\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Le Relais Montmartre\" 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\/i2d2112wesq38cjocdaj.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/i2d2112wesq38cjocdaj.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/i2d2112wesq38cjocdaj.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/i2d2112wesq38cjocdaj.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/i2d2112wesq38cjocdaj.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/i2d2112wesq38cjocdaj.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Le Relais Montmartre, 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\">Le Relais Montmartre<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.<\/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\">$914<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_6265d2c1-d45b-43f0-aab6-d1d2ea36446a\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2727f423d3098defef194e0793809f53\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hotel-saint-andre-des-arts\/6265d2c1-d45b-43f0-aab6-d1d2ea36446a\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Hotel Saint Andr\u00e9 des Arts\" 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\/nhaid1qw87k66g41ec3j.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/nhaid1qw87k66g41ec3j.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/nhaid1qw87k66g41ec3j.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/nhaid1qw87k66g41ec3j.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/nhaid1qw87k66g41ec3j.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/nhaid1qw87k66g41ec3j.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hotel Saint Andr\u00e9 des Arts, 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\">Hotel Saint Andr\u00e9 des Arts<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features 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\">$1,311<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_bd6d611a-983f-4f97-b202-5e954cea3be6\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d7c6764f9573cebf05bef74e2f9fcf30\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hotel-des-academies-et-des-arts\/bd6d611a-983f-4f97-b202-5e954cea3be6\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"H\u00f4tel des Acad\u00e9mies et des Arts\" 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\/kre2dnt7w96fq75gd0wb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/kre2dnt7w96fq75gd0wb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/kre2dnt7w96fq75gd0wb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/kre2dnt7w96fq75gd0wb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/kre2dnt7w96fq75gd0wb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/kre2dnt7w96fq75gd0wb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"H\u00f4tel des Acad\u00e9mies et des Arts, 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\">H\u00f4tel des Acad\u00e9mies et des Arts<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.<\/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\">$1,579<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_1e6124c1-ef7c-4669-8897-563826fac6f9\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2be7549991b00a19732cd926093d8bf5\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hilton-paris-la-defense-hotel\/1e6124c1-ef7c-4669-8897-563826fac6f9\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Hilton Paris La Defense Hotel\" 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\/mf88ph8myfovv11nfhi.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mf88ph8myfovv11nfhi.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mf88ph8myfovv11nfhi.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mf88ph8myfovv11nfhi.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mf88ph8myfovv11nfhi.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mf88ph8myfovv11nfhi.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hilton Paris La Defense Hotel, Puteaux, France\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Puteaux, France<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hilton Paris La Defense Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. 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