The first non-stop London to Sydney flight is coming - with challenges
Summary
Qantas will launch the first non-stop flight between London and Sydney in October 2027, cutting travel time to about 22 hours. The airline will use special long-range Airbus planes and expects this new service to attract premium-paying customers despite higher costs and challenges with very long flights.Key Facts
- Qantas started flying between London and Sydney in 1947 with multiple stops.
- Currently, Qantas has one stop in Singapore for this route.
- The new non-stop flight will save about four hours compared to the current trip.
- The flight will last approximately 22 hours.
- Special planes designed for ultra-long flights will be used.
- Nearly 40% of seats will be premium economy, business, or first class.
- Passengers will have more legroom and a wellness area to help reduce health risks like blood clots.
- The new route is expected to cost about 20% more than the current service with a stopover.
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