Qantas suspends SYD–BLR — 8 Aug to 24 Oct
Qantas suspends its nonstop Sydney–Bengaluru flight from 8 August to 24 October 2026, affecting travel rewards redemptions. During this period, Classic Rewards between South India and Australia will price as one-stop flights over Hong Kong, Singapore, or Colombo.
Qantas has suspended its nonstop Sydney–Bengaluru flight from 8 August to 24 October 2026. The suspension affects the only nonstop Australia flight from South India, which was priced on Qantas’s distance-band chart. Through the suspension window, India–Australia awards will route one-stop via Cathay, Singapore, or Qantas metal. The suspension impacts travel rewards redemptions, as Classic Rewards between South India and Australia will price as one-stop flights over Hong Kong, Singapore, or Colombo instead of the single-segment distance-band award. This change applies to travel dates between 8 August and 24 October 2026. Our take: verify your travel dates, as the nonstop flight resumes on 25 October 2026. If you have travel plans between 8 August and 24 October, be prepared for one-stop flights and adjust your redemption strategy accordingly. If you can, consider travelling before 8 August or after 25 October to avoid the suspension period.