Qantas will launch nonstop flights between Sydney and New York from the middle of 2028. The service will be the first ever nonstop commercial link between… The post Qantas Unveils Nonstop Sydney-New York Flights first appeared on The Aviation Hub .
Flights will begin in 2028 as part of Project Sunrise.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile4h ago
Qantas has finally confirmed that its second Project Sunrise non-stop service will be between Sydney and New York,…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux5h ago
Passengers will spend 18 hours in the air on the specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.
Euronews5h ago
While the flights are still a long way off, the concrete launch data marks an exciting step forward.
Qantas' new A350 first class suites pair a separate seat and bed, but early photos suggest both may be cramped despite the spacious cabin layout.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7h ago
Qantas will launch non-stop services between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, the first ever non-stop commercial service between Australia and the Big Apple, as part of Project Sunrise. Tickets...
Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney to New York flights in mid-2028 using specially configured A350-1000ULRs, marking the airline's second Project Sunrise route.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig12h ago
Qantas is in a more vunerable position than its competitors across the Pacific.
Flying from 2028, it’s the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London direct takes off in 2027 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when Qantas launches its second ultra-long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time. The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, after new Sydney-London direct flights to begin in October 2027. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Luca Ittimani17h ago
Chief executive Vanessa Hudson says Australian airline is confident demand for nonstop services is strong
Qantas Airways said the 18-hour flights, part of its Project Sunrise program, would come months after its 22-hour direct flights from Sydney to London begin.
The New York Times•Christine Chung19h ago
Qantas plans to start selling tickets for its first New York to Sydney nonstop flight.
Larger fuel tanks and a lower passenger and cargo capacity are needed for Qantas' Project Sunrise flights.
Qantas today announced a collaboration with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, marking the occasion with a campaign image featuring an entire cabin full of the man himself. The campaign also features Robert and a Qantas cabin crew explaining to the world that “nah yeah” means yes and “yeah nah” means no, and discovering another Qantas cabin crew has had his artwork tattooed on their arm for years.
Dragged down by higher fuel prices and buoyed by impending A350-1000ULR deliveries, Qantas will retire its A380s early.
There are some intriguing changes. See them all here!
Hundreds of Qantas ground workers are planning to strike for at least 24 hours next week, over what they allege are unfair work and pay conditions. The escalating dispute follows the airline’s major fallout with the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) after illegally firing 1,800 of its workers. The industrial action will take place next week […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis20 SeptPublished at 2200PDT 17SEP26 / 0500GMT 18SEP26 Qantas Freight in the schedule filing as filed additional flight from Singapore Seletar , with Airbus A321 Freighter. On 26SEP26 and 10OCT26, the airline’s routing is Singapore Seletar – Darwin – Melbourne . QF7529 XSP0800 – 1415DRW1515 – 1955MEL 32X 26SEP26 QF7529 XSP1200 – 1745DRW1845 – 0015+1MEL 32X 10OCT26
Softened economy demand prompts Qantas to swap A380 for more flexible 787-9 capacity while premium cabins hold firm.