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  • Qantas Cuts Seat Space on Globe’s Lengthiest Journey, Violating Earlier Pledge

    Qantas Cuts Seat Space on Globe’s Lengthiest Journey, Violating Earlier Pledge

    In late 2027, Qantas is poised to introduce the longest nonstop flight globally from Sydney (SYD) to London (LHR) utilizing specially outfitted Airbus A350-1000ULRs, under the initiative known as “Project Sunrise.” With a flight duration surpassing 20 hours, these journeys will present significant challenges for economy travelers. At first, Qantas pledged a generous seat pitch…

  • Qantas Set to Introduce 10,573-Mile, 21-Hour A350 Routes from Sydney to London in Late 2027

    Qantas Set to Introduce 10,573-Mile, 21-Hour A350 Routes from Sydney to London in Late 2027

    Since 2017, we’ve been aware of Qantas’ “Project Sunrise” initiative, which will enable the airline to operate flights from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) to New York (JFK) and London (LHR) utilizing specialized Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. These flights will be the longest in the world, requiring passengers to remain onboard for nearly an entire day…

  • Qantas Modifies Airbus A350-1000ULR Approach, Omits Melbourne

    Qantas Modifies Airbus A350-1000ULR Approach, Omits Melbourne

    **Qantas’ Project Sunrise: A Change in Approach** For almost ten years, Qantas has been promoting its ambitious “Project Sunrise,” with the goal of initiating nonstop flights from Australia’s East Coast to London (LHR) and New York (JFK). The original plan involved operating these routes from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) using 12 uniquely designed Airbus…