Questions and Answers
What does the term 'Kangaroo Route' refer to?
Air routes between Australia and the United Kingdom via the Eastern Hemisphere
When did Qantas begin the Sydney-London route?
1947
How many crew members were on the Kangaroo Route flights in 1947?
10
What was the approximate travel time for the Kangaroo Route flights in 1947?
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What was the purpose of the Australian government's major shareholding in Qantas in 1947?
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How much did a passenger pay to fly the Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London in 1947?
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When did the fastest trip from Sydney to London take 34 hours and 30 minutes?
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Which airline had 11 Kangaroo Route flights a week from Sydney to London in 1969?
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In which year did Qantas add B747s to their fleet, reducing travel time and number of stops on the Sydney-London route?
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Which city was the stopover point for Qantas flights on the traditional Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London before changing to Dubai in 2013?
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When did Qantas flights on the traditional Kangaroo Route from Sydney-London revert back to having a stopover in Singapore?
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Which aircraft does Qantas now use on its flagship route between Sydney and London?
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