About Qantas Airways
The Qantas Airways is one of the leading airlines in Australia as it has developed gradually in tandem with the civil aviation development in the continent. Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd, knows as Qantas, was established on 16th November 1920 by Sir Hudson Fysh KBE DFC, Paul McGinness DFC DCM and Sir Fergus McMaster. Presently, Qantas Airways is one of the leading of the world. With world-class hospitality, low air fare, cheap air tickets, online booking service and comprehensive schedule, Qantas Airways has become favourite of the passengers. Around July-September 1959 Qantas Airways acquired seven Boeing 707-138 jet aircrafts. This let the airline expand its route network to more destinations around the world and serve more passengers with Qantas Airways flights. The national animal of Australia, Kangaroo, features on the logo of the airline and its design is adopted from one penny coin of Australia. British Airways bid for a 25 per cent stake in Qantas with an investment worth 665 million Australian dollars in December 1992 and acquired the same in March 1993. Qantas Airways celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1995 and introduced a new logo of a winged kangaroo with words 75 years to mark the milestone.
About Dublin (DUB)
Situated at the mouth of the River Liffey, Dublin is the capital and the most populous city of Ireland. The word 'Dublin' means ‘town of the huddled ford’. Enveloped by a low mountain range to the south and bordered by the low farmland to the north and west, Dublin is a beautiful city which experiences a maritime climate with non extreme temperatures. Its mild winters and cool summers please everyone and act like an open invitation to tourists coming to visit the city from each corner of the world. The entire Dublin is dotted with beautiful landmarks and monuments with imposing structures. The oldest is Dublin Castle which was constructed shortly after Norman Invasion of Ireland in 1169. The newest structure is Spire of Dublin; this stainless steel conical spire is located on O'Connell Street. Other important and attractive landmarks are Ha'penny Bridge, Mansion House, Ann Livia Monument, Molly Malone Statue, Christ Church Cathedral, The Custom House, Poolbeg Towers and Aras an Uachtarain. Dublin is a nature's paradise; the city comprises several parks which are naturally irrigated by rivers. Few famous parks are Phonenix Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green. For shopaholics it is important to know that Grafton Street and Henry Street are the main shopping streets in Dublin's city center. It's a world renowned truth that Ireland is home to art and music of which Dublin is the main source. Dublin owns the world famous literary history. You can find a lot of literary theaters, most famous among which are Gaiety, Abbey, Olympia, Gate and Grand Canal. Apart from this, Dublin has the most vibrant, youthful and unpretending nightlife. With gala of music and dance all around, the city grooves on its own beats. If you are one habitual tourist or a first time traveler, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and have your trip to Ireland perfectly organized. With cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels and car rentals, MakeMyTrip offers wonderful and cheap rated Dublin tour packages.
About Dublin Airport
County Dublin, Ireland
Tel: (353)(01) 814 1111