Qantas will begin the world's first direct flights from Sydney to London in October 2027. This historic route will use new Airbus A350-1000ULR planes. A direct Sydney to New York service will also launch later. These flights will significantly cut travel time. Ticket sales for the London route start in February 2027.

The long-awaited direct flights are due to take off by the end of 2027.

TOULOUSE, June 17 — Qantas Airways is set on Wednesday to unveil the first destination for the world’s longest non-stop flights from eastern Australia to London or New York,...