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Qantas to Provide New Non-stop International Flight Routes From 2025

Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 1:59 am
by claireokc
Qantas has announced that it will offer non-stop ultra-long distance flights to Australia from international destinations such as London and New York from late 2025. Under Project Sunrise, the Australian flag carrier is ordering 12 Airbus A350-1000s wide-body aircraft to service the above flight routes. The aeroplanes will be delivered gradually from 2025 to 2028. “It’s the last frontier and the final fix for the tyranny of distance that has traditionally challenged travel to Australia,” CEO Alan Joyce said in a statement on May 2. “The cabin is being specifically designed for maximum comfort in all classes for long-haul flying.” The new aeroplanes to be used by Qantas consume 25 percent less fuel compared to previous generation aircraft and will carry 238 passengers across four classes: first, business, premium economy and economy. ...

Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/qantas-to ... 40333.html