19-Hour London To Sydney 'Test Flight' Shows How To Make Long Hauls Tolerable
5 years, 1 month ago

19-Hour London To Sydney 'Test Flight' Shows How To Make Long Hauls Tolerable

NPR  

19-Hour London To Sydney 'Test Flight' Shows How To Make Long Hauls Tolerable Enlarge this image toggle caption Qantas Qantas Passengers on board Qantas flight 7879 took off from London early Thursday morning and arrived in Sydney a bit after noon on Friday — 19 hours and 19 minutes in the air. In addition to Sydney, Qantas is exploring a number of new nonstop flight routes that would be longer than any currently operating, including from New York and London to Melbourne and Brisbane. Sponsor Message Last month, Qantas landed the first nonstop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney. Drinks were offered, too — on the previous nonstop test flight between New York and Sydney, 38% of passengers said they drank alcohol to hasten sleep.

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New London-Sydney flight gets passengers to Australia even quicker
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New London-Sydney flight gets passengers to Australia even quicker

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Independent has studied the fastest links on all the UK airports with one-stop connections to Sydney for Saturday 22 …

Qantas to add daily flights between Bengaluru and Sydney for peak holiday season
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Qantas to add daily flights between Bengaluru and Sydney for peak holiday season

Hindustan Times  

Qantas, the national carrier of Australia, on Tuesday announced that it is adding flights from Bengaluru to Sydney to cater to the strong demand over the peak holiday season. Qantas to add daily flights between Bengaluru and Sydney for peak holiday season Between mid-December 2024 and late March 2025, the airline will increase flights from five a week to daily, …

The world’s longest flights, from Dallas–Brisbane to Singapore–New York
11 months, 1 week ago

The world’s longest flights, from Dallas–Brisbane to Singapore–New York

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Singapore to NYC - Singapore Airlines Distance: 9,537 miles Time: 18 hours 7 minutes Singapore first launched a direct New …

Qantas reveals economy seats for 19-hour NYC-Sydney ultra long-haul flights
55 years ago

Qantas reveals economy seats for 19-hour NYC-Sydney ultra long-haul flights

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. New York CNN — As Qantas counts down to the 2025 launch of its record-breaking passenger flights connecting Sydney to New York and London direct, the airline has revealed what economy class will look like on the ultra long-haul flights. The team studied passengers on three ultra long-haul …

Why two-hour London to Sydney flights won’t actually happen by 2033
1 year, 7 months ago

Why two-hour London to Sydney flights won’t actually happen by 2033

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But we won’t be tonight, or on the same date in 2033 – despite assertions this week that it will …

Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'
1 year, 11 months ago

Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'

ABC  

Qantas says a flight was forced to return to Sydney "as a precaution" this morning after pilots received a warning about a "potential mechanical issue". Key points: Qantas says the plane landed normally at Sydney Airport It says it hopes to get passengers to Fiji "as quickly as possible" A pilot on a flight yesterday was forced to issue an …

Qantas plane lands safely after mayday call over Pacific
1 year, 11 months ago

Qantas plane lands safely after mayday call over Pacific

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — A Qantas flight traveling from New Zealand to Sydney landed safely on a single engine after it issued a mayday call over the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday. Qantas Flight 144 with 145 passengers aboard landed at Sydney Airport from Auckland, New Zealand, after a 3.5-hour flight between the neighboring nations’ most populous cities. “While inflight engine shutdowns are …

Qantas Flight Carrying Over 100 Passengers Lands Safely In Sydney After Issuing 'Mayday' Call
1 year, 11 months ago

Qantas Flight Carrying Over 100 Passengers Lands Safely In Sydney After Issuing 'Mayday' Call

ABP News  

A Qantas flight that issued a 'Mayday' call while flying over the Pacific ocean on Wednesday landed safely at the Sydney airport in Australia on Wednesday. As soon as Qantas Flight 144 carrying over 100 passengers arrived from Auckland, New Zealand, emergency services rushed to the plane, reported news agency the Associated Press. About an hour away from Sydney airport, …

The big problem with Qantas launching direct flights from London to Sydney
2 years, 8 months ago

The big problem with Qantas launching direct flights from London to Sydney

Daily Mail  

Questions have been raised over the practicality of non-stop long-haul flights from London to Perth following news this week of Qantas' plans for 19-hour non-stop flights between London and Sydney. Qantas has announced it will commence direct non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025, with a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of the monumental …

London-Sydney non-stop: who will pay a premium for the ultimate long-haul flight?
2 years, 8 months ago

London-Sydney non-stop: who will pay a premium for the ultimate long-haul flight?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas has extracted absurd amounts of publicity over its plans for flying non-stop between London Heathrow …

Qantas to launch London-Sydney nonstops in 2025
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas to launch London-Sydney nonstops in 2025

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Qantas has announced an order for a dozen Airbus A350-1000 specially adapted jets that will be used for new nonstop …

Secrets of the world's longest flight as Qantas announces plans to fly DIRECT to London
2 years, 8 months ago

Secrets of the world's longest flight as Qantas announces plans to fly DIRECT to London

Daily Mail  

Qantas has announced it will commence direct non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. The new state-of-the-art Airbus plane's will fly out from Sydney linking the city to Europe and America via non-stop flights The first class suite will offer something akin to a hotel room in the sky for cashed up passenger who want to …

Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to Sydney
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to Sydney

The Independent  

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Qantas announces plans for world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York
2 years, 8 months ago

Qantas announces plans for world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York

ABC  

Qantas has announced it will begin direct flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. Key points: Qantas' test flight from New York to Sydney in 2019 was completed in 19 hours and 16 minutes Cabins will be fitted with "wellness zones" for exercise The new fleet of A350-1000 are expected to reach Australia in 2025 The new …

Sydney to London in under 20 hours now possible with landmark Qantas and Airbus deal
2 years, 8 months ago

Sydney to London in under 20 hours now possible with landmark Qantas and Airbus deal

Daily Mail  

Qantas is set to announce a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of non-stop flights from Sydney to London as part of a wider deal with the European planemaker, according to sources. Qantas on Monday is set to announce a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of non-stop flights from Sydney to London The order will bring the …

Qantas to fly Sydneysiders overseas from November 1, Virgin brings forward Fiji flights
3 years, 2 months ago

Qantas to fly Sydneysiders overseas from November 1, Virgin brings forward Fiji flights

ABC  

Qantas will bring forward its planned restart date for international flights to and from NSW by two weeks. Key points: Qantas will fly to London and LA from November 1 It will offer Singapore, Fiji and Vancouver flights on December 18 Virgin brought forward its Fiji flights to December 16 The new date is November 1, as opposed to the …

Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight, delays Sydney, Melbourne flights amid border restrictions
3 years, 3 months ago

Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight, delays Sydney, Melbourne flights amid border restrictions

ABC  

Christmas reunions could be off the cards for some West Australians, after Qantas announced it would delay introducing more flights between Perth and both Sydney and Melbourne due to WA’s border restrictions. Qantas said it would continue to conduct return flights between Perth and both Melbourne and Sydney five times a week to maintain "minimum connections" for those who are …

Qantas is operating special charter flights to take Australians home
4 years, 2 months ago

Qantas is operating special charter flights to take Australians home

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In March, Qantas operated the first nonstop flight from Darwin to London Heathrow to repatriate British …

What happened on the Qantas flight to nowhere
4 years, 2 months ago

What happened on the Qantas flight to nowhere

CNN  

CNN — After months of working almost nonstop during the coronavirus pandemic, doctor Fiona Downes says stepping on board Qantas’ seven-hour round-trip to nowhere was “like being home again.” A Qantas frequent flier, Downes spent unused points to treat herself to a Business Class ticket on board the Australian airline’s scenic Great Southern Land flight. Courtesy Ke Huang “I’ve been …

Qantas plans for London-Sydney nonstop flights suspended by coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Qantas plans for London-Sydney nonstop flights suspended by coronavirus

CNN  

Sydney CNN — At a time when traveling more than two kilometers is a pipe dream beyond the reach of millions, it’s not surprising the mood isn’t right to press on with plans for a 19-hour nonstop flight service between London and Sydney. Australian airline Qantas broke two world records last November with its experimental research flight GF789, which became …

Qantas test flight from London to Sydney breaks record
5 years, 1 month ago

Qantas test flight from London to Sydney breaks record

CNN  

Sydney CNN — Until someone invents a device to teleport humans from one side of the Earth to the other, this is the next best thing. James D Morgan/Qantas It’s breakfast time in London, but with the plane on Sydney time, the first meal is a carb-loaded, non-spicy supper aimed at lulling diners into a soporific state via their stomachs. …

Qantas to fly nearly empty plane from London to Sydney for ‘Project Sunrise’
5 years, 1 month ago

Qantas to fly nearly empty plane from London to Sydney for ‘Project Sunrise’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas is about to fly a near-empty plane from London Heathrow airport to Sydney as part …

‘Historic moment’: World\'s longest flight arrives in Sydney from New York
5 years, 2 months ago

‘Historic moment’: World\'s longest flight arrives in Sydney from New York

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success. Qantas flight QF7879 took 19 hours and 16 minutes to fly direct from New York to Sydney in the first of three "ultra long-haul" journeys planned …

Longest direct passenger flight arrives in Sydney from New York in 17-hour 'ultra-long-haul' journey
5 years, 2 months ago

Longest direct passenger flight arrives in Sydney from New York in 17-hour 'ultra-long-haul' journey

Firstpost  

Last year, Qantas introduced the first 17-hour, direct flight from Perth to London, one of the longest passenger flights in the world. The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success. Qantas flight QF7879 took 19 …

Ultra-long haul: Qantas completes test of longest non-stop flight from New York to Sydney
5 years, 2 months ago

Ultra-long haul: Qantas completes test of longest non-stop flight from New York to Sydney

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The mission was part publicity stunt – emulating a non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney 30 years ago – …

Qantas Completes Historic Test Of Longest Nonstop Passenger Flight
5 years, 2 months ago

Qantas Completes Historic Test Of Longest Nonstop Passenger Flight

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING QF7879, a Qantas research flight, landed in Sydney on Sunday morning — a whopping 19 hours and 16 minutes after commencing its 10,066-mile journey from New York. #9News pic.twitter.com/PRJU9lrUpL — Nine News Australia October 19, 2019 Qantas said the test flight was used to “run a series of experiments” to measure the effects of long-haul travel on …

Qantas test flight completes record 19-hour non-stop flight from New York to Sydney
5 years, 2 months ago

Qantas test flight completes record 19-hour non-stop flight from New York to Sydney

CNN  

CNN — Australian airline Qantas has completed the longest non-stop commercial passenger flight, researching the potential impacts of ultra-long haul flights on pilots, crew and passengers. Captain Sean Golding said: “Overall, we’re really happy with how the flight went and it’s great have some of the data we need to help assess turning this into a regular service.” The Qantas …

Qantas flight from New York to Sydney to test human limits on long-haul flights
5 years, 2 months ago

Qantas flight from New York to Sydney to test human limits on long-haul flights

CNN  

CNN — And we have takeoff. Courtesy Qantas - colorized by Benoit Vienne Time to type: Some used the time to work, much like on long-haul flights today but with a typewriter instead of a tablet. Courtesy Qantas - colorized by Benoit Vienne Broken journey: The early journeys were in two parts -- Southampton, England, to Darwin, Australia, in a …

The epic logistics behind Qantas’s new 20-hour non-stop flight
5 years, 2 months ago

The epic logistics behind Qantas’s new 20-hour non-stop flight

Wired  

Getty Images Masochists rejoice: this week, the first step to you being able to fly non-stop from London or New York to Sydney, an expected 20-hour journey, will take place. The journeys will push the measuring stick a little further beyond the current longest non-stop flight in the world, a 15,344 kilometre flight between New York and Singapore, operated by …

With 19 hours in air, Qantas to test world\'s longest flight from New York to Sydney
5 years, 4 months ago

With 19 hours in air, Qantas to test world\'s longest flight from New York to Sydney

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Qantas on Thursday said it will run "ultra long-haul" test flights in the coming months from New York and London to Sydney in order to assess the health of pilots and passengers, as it eyes commercial services on the marathon routes. "Flying non-stop from the East Coast of Australia to London and New York is truly the final frontier …

At 19 hours, it’s the world’s longest flight. But how will the human body cope?
5 years, 4 months ago

At 19 hours, it’s the world’s longest flight. But how will the human body cope?

CNN  

CNN — Regular nonstop flights between the east coast of Australia and London or New York could soon become a reality – and in preparation, Australian airline Qantas has announced the first of three test flights will takeoff this Friday. “People seem to be wildly different when it comes to the experience of jetlag – and we need more research …

Qantas seeks final airplane bids for London-Sydney nonstop service
5 years, 7 months ago

Qantas seeks final airplane bids for London-Sydney nonstop service

CNN  

CNN — The globetrotting dream of flying nonstop from London to Sydney has taken a step closer, according to Australian airline Qantas, which says it’ll soon choose the aircraft it’ll use to complete the journey. Alan Joyce, CEO of the Australian airline, confirmed he had issued an August deadline for manufacturers Airbus and Boeing to make their “best and final …

A Step into the Future: The Ultimate Luxury Experience on the Qantas Sydney-London Route
6 years, 9 months ago

A Step into the Future: The Ultimate Luxury Experience on the Qantas Sydney-London Route

CNN  

The article describes the first direct flight from Australia to the UK, which takes 17 hours and 20 minutes. The flight features luxurious amenities and a redesigned interior that prioritizes comfort and sleep. The meals and food have been carefully curated to ensure maximum efficiency and passenger comfort. The aircraft is designed for long haul flights and features a higher …

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