Originally Posted by
PAXboy
South Africa does already have PER-JNB with SAA. However, it's possible that QF are thinking of PER-CPT, as it's likely that aircraft will be based at PER.
Not so sure that's the case... I heard that the aircraft will likely operate LAX-MEL-PER-LHR then LHR-PER-MEL-LAX. (or is it MEL-SFO the new route, can't remember). This will allow MEL pax to join and transit PER before their one-stop to LHR as an alternative to DXB on QF9. It also offers the opportunity for LAX-PER with one stop on the same aircraft. The flights are supposedly departing PER at 1930L so it will be a late afternoon departure from MEL presumably (before QF9).