Qantas has just announced the phased expansion of capacity on its flights between Sydney and Texas, moving from the current four per week to daily by Jul12. Initially flights will increase to six per week on 15Jan12, with the seventh frequency added on 01Jul12.

Group Executive Rob Gurney said demand on the route had been extremely strong, adding "this announcement is all about putting our gateway strategy into action and building a stronger Qantas International for our customers.

The move follows the recent ACCC approval of the Joint Business Agreement between Qantas and its US-based oneworld partner American Airlines.

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