Qantas to Launch Nonstop Flights Between New York and Sydney Starting Next Year
Qantas Airways plans to begin selling tickets for its first nonstop flight between New York and Sydney next August, with the route expected to launch in 2028. The approximately 18-hour journey will be one of the longest commercial flights globally, competing closely with Singapore Airlines' current record-holding New York-Singapore service that exceeds 19 hours. In addition, Qantas is preparing for an even longer flight between London and Sydney in October next year, which could take around 20 hours. The airline will use Airbus A350-1000 ULR aircraft equipped with additional fuel tanks to support these ultra-long-range routes. These planes will feature multiple cabin classes including first class, business class, premium economy, and standard economy. Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson highlighted strong demand for such long-haul flights based on the success of its Perth-London route. The airline has also invested in research with sleep scientists to help mitigate jet lag effects through innovations like lighting schemes tailored to destination time zones.
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