route is set to begin on November 14 and Melbourne-Darwin-London, instead of it's Singapore leg, will follow suit on December 18.Qantas has confirmed its Australia to London route will go via Darwin when flights resume in November.
"Qantas has been flying repatriation services from London to Darwin as part of the airline's efforts to help bring Australians home over the past 12 months, so our pilots already have extensive experience operating this particular route."NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner described the deal as a huge boon for the state.
"From Parap to Piccadilly, the opportunities are endless. The convenience of this route will mean tapping into brand new markets for tourism and business. "I thank Qantas and the Darwin International Airport for working with us to turn this direct route into reality, which will mark a real turning point for the nation as we work towards the next stages of the National Plan."