Re-connecting to the world. Qantas to link Melbourne Airport with Delhi
Qantas will launch the first new international route from Melbourne since the onset of Covid-19 when it begins direct flights to Delhi next month.
The new service will take off on December 22 and will initially operate four times a week from Melbourne to Delhi via Adelaide using an Airbus A330, with the return leg flying directly from Delhi to Melbourne.
The announcement came as Qantas resumed regular long-haul international flying out of Melbourne for the first time since March 2020.
The airline re-started flights to Singapore today with flights to London via Darwin set to follow later this week, allowing hundreds of Melbourne-based crew to begin returning to work.
Melbourne Airport CEO Lyell Strambi said that while international travel would take time to recover from Covid- 19, the new Delhi service was a huge vote of confidence in Victoria.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce / Image: File
“Direct international air services are worth millions of dollars to the state’s economy”, he said.
“Not only do they allow easier access for visiting family and friends, tourists, skilled workers and students, they also give local exporters the ability to send time-critical produce into huge overseas markets.
“We’re working with our airline partners and the Victorian state government to restore the capacity we’ve lost during the pandemic, and to explore potential opportunities for new routes.
“The Melbourne-Delhi link is a major addition to Qantas’ route network, and one we believe has significant potential.
“To ensure these new services remain viable it is vital the federal government commits to re-opening to all fully- vaccinated travellers as soon as possible.
“Australians have had the opportunity to come home and given our high levels of community vaccination, the time is right to welcome back the rest of the world”.
Qantas has rolled out a range of new initiatives including a customised digital travel guide designed to help passengers navigate travel requirements before they leave home.
Formula 1 has seen its fair share of millionaire racers, but who tops the wealth charts in the high-octane world of motorsports? We’ve delved into the vaults to unveil the crème de la crème of F1’s richest drivers.
Topping the list is the legendary Michael Schumacher, whose illustrious career brought him a fortune estimated at a staggering £600 million. Schumacher’s success on the track translated into lucrative endorsements and investments, securing his place at the pinnacle of F1 wealth.
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These colossal earnings demonstrate the immense allure and financial potential of Formula 1. As the sport continues to evolve, the battle for the top spot in the wealth rankings remains as fierce as the races themselves.
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