Qantas Adds Its First-Ever Nonstop Service to New York
Flights will begin in 2028 as part of Project Sunrise.
Flights will begin in 2028 as part of Project Sunrise.
The airline is adding lie-flat seats to a narrowbody jet for the first time.
The carrier originally planned to phase out the superjumbo starting in 2032.
The aircraft will be displayed alongside Qantas’ first 747-400.
Qantas will use the ultra-long-range type to connect the east coast of Australia with London, New York, and other far-off destinations.
The city’s second international airport will officially open to the public on Oct. 25.
The aircraft is expected to enter service next year.
Service will start next year, using the carrier’s custom-built Airbus A350-1000ULR.
The variant is being developed for Australian flag carrier Qantas.
Deliveries were pushed back to 2027.