The Australian flag carrier has unveiled its first custom Airbus A350-1000ULR in Toulouse, locking in an October 2027 launch for its historic 22-hour non-stop Sydney-to-London flights.
Qantas has announced that its first nonstop flight from Sydney to London will launch in October 2027.
The Australian airline unveiled its specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft designed for the journey of up to 22 hours.
The planes will carry just 238 passengers and feature wellness zones to combat jet lag.
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