The exciting flyover was welcomed by joint business partner Qantas and comes just weeks before the airline begins flying daily to Los Angeles from Sydney.
Guests from media, aviation, corporate customers and sales agents were in attendance as American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker and Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce showcased the Boeing 777-300ER in Hangar 96 at Mascot. Guests were able to experience the all-aisle access, fully lie-flat First and Business Class seats and viewed the walk-up bar in the premium cabins.
According to Parker, the arrival of the state-of-the-art aircraft demonstrates American Airlines’ comittment to Australia:
“American is making a $2 billion investment in our onboard products and airport facilities by upgrading our cabins, offering more inflight entertainment options, refreshing our Admirals Club lounges worldwide and upgrading our food and beverage options. This visit is an important opportunity to showcase to Australian customers American’s world-class product.”
Doug Parker, CEO and chairman, American Airlines
Qantas Group CEO, Alan Joyce, said Qantas was excited to welcome the carrier’s longest-standing codeshare partner to Sydney.
“We are delighted to welcome our friends at American Airlines and their flagship B777-300ER on this visit to Sydney, to celebrate the next chapter in the 25 year partnership between our two great airlines. It really highlights to the Australian market what we can jointly offer across the Pacific.”
Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas
In June, American and Qantas announced increased options between the U.S. and Sydney Airport (SYD), with American launching a new nonstop flight from LAX, and Qantas adding a new flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), both beginning in December.
