American Airlines to launch Brisbane-Dallas flights

American Airlines will begin flying between Brisbane and Dallas/Fort Worth as the Oneworld member and Qantas partner brings new competition to local skies.

Brisbane has long been on American’s wishlist, and has been teased via its Instagram account – but Executive Traveller understands an official announcement is expected within the next 24 hours.

While Dallas Fort Worth isn’t a major drawcard in itself, the airport’s role as American Airlines’ hub provides plenty of onwards flights across the US, especially the east coast – both up to New York and down to the cruise capital of Miami.

And as a Qantas partner, expect to see seats available in business class, premium economy and economy using Qantas Points – and, dopwn the track, the ability to use Qantas Points for upgrades on American Airlines.

American Airlines is expected to fly a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the new route, with business class travellers enjoying well-appointed seats which of course transform into a fully lie-flat bed.

Those seats will eventually be upgraded to all-new Boeing 787 Flagship Suites with a sliding door, additional personal space and storage nooks, plus a bevy of power options including USB-C and wireless charging.

American Airlines’ new Boeing 787 Flagship Suites business class.

Ahead of the journey to Dallas Fort Worth, eligible AA passengers will have access to Qantas’ Brisbane International Lounge.

Rival US carrier United Airlines, which is of course a partner with Virgin Australia, has also been making inroads to Queensland with flights to San Francisco, while Qantas maintains flights to Los Angeles.

American Airlines already connects Sydney to Los Angeles, while Qantas offers flights to DFW from both Sydney and Melbourne.

More to come…