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kangaroo route

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An air route between the United Kingdom and Australia via Asia, especially that route flown by Qantas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, tourism, transport, travel

Examples

  • 1982, Royal Aeronautical Society. Australian Division, Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia, Aircraft, Volumes 62-63, page 26, Rolls-Royce hate to have Qantas Kangaroo Route passengers saying they never fly in the RB211-powered 747s, because these are used almost exclusively on the Pacific routes.

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History

Etymology

From kangaroo (“marsupial associated with Australia and with Qantas”) + route; a registered trademark of Qantas.