Qantas begins selling flights to DXB

[ronaldh]

So not sure whether this is new, but I noticed that Qantas now offer flights direct to Dubai as the final destination. Didn't think this was approved yet as they could only go via Dubai as a stop over to LHR etc. Only noticed this today on their home page.

 

[TheInsider]

Didn't think this was approved yet as they could only go via Dubai as a stop over to LHR etc. Only noticed this today on their home page.

The DXB stop doesn't have anything to do with the pending ACCC approval with EK.

 

[markis10]

The DXB stop doesn't have anything to do with the pending ACCC approval with EK.

The op has correctly pointed put that DUbai is being sold by QF as a destination.

 

[TonyHancock]

The op has correctly pointed put that DUbai is being sold by QF as a destination.

I obviously can't speak for TheInsider but I assumed he/she was responding to this part of the OP's post.

Didn't think this was approved yet as they could only go via Dubai as a stop over to LHR etc.

 

[moa999]

Presumably means the IASC has granted the rights applied for on 4 October. (Not yet on website)
International Air Services Commission

 

[oz_mark]

Presumably means the IASC has granted the rights applied for on 4 October. (Not yet on website)
International Air Services Commission

Maybe, or it's taken a bit to get the disclaimers in place in the booking engine. For example:

From 31 March 2013 flights QF1, QF2, QF9 and QF10 are via Dubai and are subject to Government and regulatory approval.

 

[MrJetset]

It has to do with traffic rights. A fortnight ago, QF wouldn't allow be to book a one way F award to DXB. Now, you can.

 

[futaris]

Any seat awards are still ridiculously priced though...

 

[browski]

I believe previously, you could book DXB as a final destination in an ASA.