Scott Kirby, President of American Airlines, announced yesterday, June 9 2015, at LAX that they will begin flying from Los Angeles to Sydney in December 2015. Vanessa Hudson, SVP of Qantas, shared the excitement about this partnership and new flights direct from San Francisco to Sydney. JC Liscano, Managing Director of American Airlines at LAX, invited all present to enjoy treats from Down Under like Lamington and Aussie pies and to remember that all 5000 employees are ready to assist customers to their dream destinations like Australia! This Direct Down Under service will start to “kick some United, Delta and Virgin butts” said Kirby. I interviewed him and discovered he has not yet been to Sydney so he may be exploring with you this holiday season. Please find three videos and photos below from the announcement yesterday: News from American Airlines (the announcement and activities of the day), American Airlines Press Conference: Fifth Continent (full speech from Kirby, Hudson, Liscano) and a tour of the Admirals Club at LAX. American Airlines and Qantas are #GreatMates and invite you to join them to fly as they are #GoingForGreat
Five Star @Cadillac @americanair terminal transportation services #goingforgreat incredible views of planes! Cannot wait to share #video! Lisa A photo posted by Lisa Niver (@wesaidgotravel) on
@Qantas Vanessa Hudson shares new route #SFO to #Sydney #greatmates with @AmericanAir I am ready to return to Oz! A photo posted by Lisa Niver (@wesaidgotravel) on