Flight Centre

The first Flight Centre store opened in Sydney in 1982, followed in the same year by a store in Melbourne and one in Brisbane. By 1988, the brand had grown to 50 stores and expansion has been constant ever since. Today, there are 689 Flight Centre stores in Australia. The bright red signage and iconic 'Captain', who has been the figurehead of the Flight Centre brand since 1988, combine to make Flight Centre one of Australia's most recognized brands. International expansion began in 1987, with the first overseas Flight Centre store opening in Auckland, New Zealand. Today the brand has more than 550 overseas stores spread across 10 countries, including New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, Canada, the USA (where it is spelled Flight Center), India (where it is known as Flight Shop), and China, and Singapore. The brand includes a group of consultants focused on managing all aspects of travel for small or medium-sized businesses.

hospitality
10000+ employees
Sydney, Australia
Founded 1982

About Flight Centre

The first Flight Centre store opened in Sydney in 1982, followed in the same year by a store in Melbourne and one in Brisbane. By 1988, the brand had grown to 50 stores and expansion has been constant ever since. Today, there are 689 Flight Centre stores in Australia. The bright red signage and iconic 'Captain', who has been the figurehead of the Flight Centre brand since 1988, combine to make Flight Centre one of Australia's most recognized brands. International expansion began in 1987, with the first overseas Flight Centre store opening in Auckland, New Zealand. Today the brand has more than 550 overseas stores spread across 10 countries, including New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, Canada, the USA (where it is spelled Flight Center), India (where it is known as Flight Shop), and China, and Singapore. The brand includes a group of consultants focused on managing all aspects of travel for small or medium-sized businesses.

Company Details

Business Type privately-held
Revenue $1B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Flight Centre do?

The first Flight Centre store opened in Sydney in 1982, followed in the same year by a store in Melbourne and one in Brisbane. By 1988, the brand had grown to 50 stores and expansion has been constant ever since. Today, there are 689 Flight Centre stores in Australia. The bright red signage and iconic 'Captain', who has been the figurehead of the Flight Centre brand since 1988, combine to make Flight Centre one of Australia's most recognized brands. International expansion began in 1987, with the first overseas Flight Centre store opening in Auckland, New Zealand. Today the brand has more than 550 overseas stores spread across 10 countries, including New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, Canada, the USA (where it is spelled Flight Center), India (where it is known as Flight Shop), and China, and Singapore. The brand includes a group of consultants focused on managing all aspects of travel for small or medium-sized businesses.

How can I contact Flight Centre?

Visit their website at flightcentre.com.au for more information.

Where is Flight Centre located?

Sydney, Australia

What industry is Flight Centre in?

hospitality

How many employees does Flight Centre have?

10000+

When was Flight Centre founded?

1982

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