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QANTAS will launch the longest direct flight route with a duration of 19 hours in the air from Sydney to London by the end of 2025. After five years of planning, the airline ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate on “Project Sunrise” flights to cities such as London and New York.
“Non-stop flights will start from Sydney at the end of 2025, where Melbourne will also be on the list. New types of aircraft are making new things possible,” said Qantas chief Alan Joyce.
He explained, the A350 and Project Sunrise will make every city can be reached in just one flight from Australia. So far, Singapore Airlines which operates the longest non-stop flight from Singapore to New York as far as 16,700 kilometers with a flight duration of 19 hours is a little less.
“Qantas already operates the Perth-London route which lasts 17 hours with a distance of 14,498 kilometers. Qantas says the aircraft cabin is designed so that passengers can feel comfortable even if the flight lasts for a long time,” he said.
He added that this plane will be made for 238 passengers where first-class offers separate beds, recliner seats and wardrobes. The seats in economy class promise more space and there are zones designed for movement, stretching and hydration. [antaranews/photo special]
