Qantas London flights to now go through Singapore instead of Dubai |

QANTAS is ditching Dubai and returning to Singapore for its flights to London in a dramatic turnaround.

The airline announced this morning it is applying to extend its partnership with Emirates for another five years in a move that will see flying kangaroo switch its Sydney to London A380 service from Dubai to Singapore to capitalise on the fast-growing Asian market.

The new deal will see Australia’s national airline re-route its Sydney to London A380 service via Singapore and upgrade its existing Melbourne to Singapore flight from an A330 to an A380 from March 25.

The renewal is subject to regulatory approval but will give Qantas passengers the choice of hubbing through Perth, Singapore or Dubai with Emirates on trips to Europe.

Perth passengers will be able to fly non-stop to London on the Qantas 787 from March or via Singapore to connect with the Qantas A380 or to Europe on a code-share flight with Emirates via Dubai.

Qantas had already announced that it was replacing its Melbourne to Dubai to London service with its ultra-long-haul Melbourne to Perth to London Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights.

Source: Qantas London flights to now go through Singapore instead of Dubai | Perth Now