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airlinegeeks.comThe airline expects to begin direct service in October 2027 using 12 specially adapted Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Annual earnings of $400 million are projected once the fleet is fully operational.
The IndependentThe airline and Airbus will operate the A350-1000ULR on the 10,573-mile route starting October 2027 as part of Project Sunrise.
mumbrella.com.auAustralian airline Qantas announced a direct route from Sydney to London that will begin in October 2027. The flight is expected to last up to 22 hours and will cost about 20 percent more than routes with layovers.
The GuardianThe airline revised the timeline for its Project Sunrise service. The change follows earlier postponements of the planned nonstop route.
mumbrella.com.auAustralia's national carrier is close to launching nonstop service on two of the world's longest routes. CNN reported the development on June 17, 2026.
themarketherald.com.auQantas Airways plans to operate the world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London using a specially configured Airbus jet. The route marks a milestone in long-haul travel.
mumbrella.com.auQantas announced non-stop flights from Sydney to London will begin in October 2027 using specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft. New York is planned as the second destination for the routes.
Several Australian-issued credit cards continue to advertise large sign-up bonuses of Qantas and Velocity points. The offers remain available even as a nationwide ban on explicit card surcharges takes effect October 1.
ForbesQantas postponed the start of nonstop flights between Australia's east coast and New York or London. The airline cited delays in delivery of modified Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
nypost.comA Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas diverted to Tahiti after a passenger was removed following an alleged altercation with crew. The passenger was handed over to local police and banned from the airline.
supchina.comA senior energy analyst linked the recent increase in China's clean technology exports to countries seeking to mitigate risks from fossil fuel price swings caused by the Iran War. The analyst highlighted differences between dependence on Gulf oil and Chinese clean tech. Separatel…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewQantas will reduce domestic flights and shift capacity from the United States to Europe due to jet fuel prices more than doubling amid the Iran War. The airline expects its fuel bill to reach between $3.1 billion and $3.3 billion. Qantas confirmed a $300 million interim dividend…
themarketherald.com.auQantas Airways has reduced its domestic flight capacity due to sharply increased fuel costs linked to the war in Iran. German officials announced a temporary cut in gasoline and diesel duties to ease consumer impacts. Protests over high fuel prices have erupted in Ireland, blocki…