Tag: Qantas
INFORMATIONAL Sep 27, 2026 Are Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Actually Profitable, or Just Good PR? Ultra-long-haul routes generate headlines, but their profitability hinges entirely on premium-cabin demand -- a lesson Thai Airways learned the hard way, and one Qantas is now betting nearly half a billion dollars on with Project Sunrise's record-breaking Sydney-London route. Read More →
ROUTES Sep 23, 2026 Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York Flights Qantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route. Read More →
NEWS Aug 18, 2026 Qantas A380 Flew for Two Days With Mechanic's Work Light Left Inside Wing A Qantas A380 flew multiple international routes with a mechanic's work light lodged in its wing, according to an ATSB investigation report. Read More →
NEWS Jul 13, 2026 Qantas A321 Freighter Makes History at Western Sydney International Airport A Qantas Airbus A321P2F freighter has become the first freight aircraft to touch down at Western Sydney International Airport, marking a milestone for the new facility. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 18, 2026 No More Layovers: Qantas Project Sunrise Will Connect Sydney and London Nonstop in 22 Hours Qantas confirms its Project Sunrise will deliver the world's longest commercial flights, connecting Sydney to London non-stop in roughly 22 hours. Read More →
NEWS Jun 02, 2026 Modified Airbus A350-1000ULR Completes Maiden Flight, Setting New Benchmark for Long-Haul Aviation Modified Airbus A350-1000 Completes Maiden Flight, Setting New Benchmark for Long-Haul Aviation Read More →
NEWS May 28, 2026 Qantas Unveils Stunning Great Barrier Reef Livery on Their Newest A321XLR Qantas has revealed a Great Barrier Reef-themed Airbus A321XLR named Coral Sea, marking the airline's latest tribute to an Australian natural landmark. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 26, 2026 Qantas Launches Nonstop Las Vegas Service Qantas has officially announced a new seasonal route connecting Sydney (SYD) to Las Vegas (LAS), marking a significant milestone for the national carrier as it expands its footprint across the Pacific. Read More →
NEWS Dec 24, 2025 No "Mate's Rates" in the Sky as Qantas Bans All Staff (Including CEO) From New A350 First Class In a move that signals just how "ultra" Qantas intends its new ultra-long-haul product to be, the Flying Kangaroo has made a rare and dramatic policy shift: barring all staff from its upcoming Airbus A350 First Class cabins. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 20, 2025 The Top 5 Longest Flights in the World Technology continues to transform the way we live, work, and connect. Few industries embody this more than air travel, which has effectively shrunk the world in recent years. Journeys that would have once seemed impossible can now be completed in mere hours. Here's a look at the World's Top 5 flights, ranked by distance. Read More →