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Qantas sets date for first ever non-stop commercial flights from NYC to Sydney
- On Tuesday, Qantas Airways announced nonstop commercial service between Sydney and New York City beginning in mid-2028, marking the first direct link between Australia and the Big Apple.
- The carrier will operate specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft with extra fuel tanks, enabling the 18-hour flight to cut three hours off existing travel times to Australia.
- Each of the 12 aircraft will offer 238 seats across four cabins, including a specialized wellness zone where passengers can stretch their legs during the marathon journey.
- Targeting jet lag-phobic Americans on the East Coast, the airline hopes to bypass major hubs like Los Angeles, with tickets going on sale in August 2027 before London flights launch.
- Reaching New York completes a long-term vision for the carrier, which reported strong demand for its Perth to London service as Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson noted passengers increasingly pay premiums to avoid connections.
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destentor.nlFrom mid-2028, commercial direct flights will take place between Sydney and New York for the first time. This was announced by the Australian airline Qantas.
·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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From mid-2028, commercial direct flights will take place between Sydney and New York for the first time. This was announced by the Australian airline Qantas.
·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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