Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and South Africa - 17 September 2026
The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Qantas seeking renewal of the following determinations:
Indonesia
Determination [2021] IASC 107, which allocates 100 seats per week in each direction.
Papua New Guinea
Determination [2021] IASC 109, which allocates 1,000 seats per week in each direction.
South Africa
Determination [2022] IASC 114, which allocates three frequencies per week in each direction.
Palau - 16 September 2026
The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Qantas seeking an allocation of 168 seats of passenger capacity per week on the Palau route. From 2 December 2026, Qantas plans to operate one additional weekly return service between Brisbane and Koror, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured with 168 seats.
Qantas has requested the capacity on the following basis:
- For a period of five years from the date of the determination; and
- The capacity will be fully utilised by 31 December 2026.
Invitation for other applications