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Qantas to Launch World's Longest Non-Stop London-Sydney Flight in 2027

Qantas has announced that its record-breaking non-stop flight route between London and Sydney, the world's longest, will launch in October 2027. The airline plans to include mini-suites on the ultra-long-haul journey, which will eliminate the need for layovers.

17 Jun, 13:30 — 17 Jun, 21:26
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The GuardianMostly Factual11d ago

Australia news live: Non-stop Sydney-London flights delayed again; anti-abortion bill blocked in SA

Qantas now says first Project Sunrise flight due to take off in November 2027. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action. The first bill to re-criminalise abortion in the nation’s history passed South Australia’s upper house last night – but failed in the lower house despite the support of the premier...

By Martin Farrer

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sbs-newsMostly Factual11d ago

Qantas says non-stop Sydney-London flights to launch in October 2027

It is a major gamble for Qantas, involving billions of dollars in aircraft, cabin upgrades and research into passenger health on ultra-long flights.

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cyprus-mail11d ago

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights

Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world’s longest direct commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney eliminating the traditional stopover on the “Kangaroo Route”. The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets in February and launch the flights in October 2027, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual11d ago

Qantas picks London for first record-breaking non-stop flights

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