Qantas launches direct flight from Sydney to Bengaluru

Qantas has launched a new route from Sydney to Bengaluru, becoming the first airline to establish a direct connection between Australia and South India. The new route will cut approximately three hours of travel time between the two cities thereby boosting connectivity. Commenting on the new route, Qantas Domestic and International CEO Andrew David, said: “The flights will boost tourism and economic relations and open opportunities between Australia and India. The addition of Bengaluru to our route map deepens our ties with India and follows the launch of direct services from Australia to Delhi last year which has also proven