Published • loading... • Updated
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.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
64 Articles
64 Articles
The airline plans to start the route in 2028 with Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft, capable of traveling more than 16,000 kilometers without stopovers.
·Guayaquil, Ecuador
Read Full Article
From 2028, it should be possible to catch a direct flight from the American to the Australian mainland within eighteen hours. The Australian airline Qantas is working hard to realize this connection. This will shorten the travel time between the two cities by about three hours.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources64
Leaning Left8Leaning Right8Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 29%
C 43%
R 28%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
