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US Nonstop: Qantas Confirms Ticket Sale & Launch Date For 2nd Project Sunrise Route
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Key Points:
- Qantas has announced that its nonstop Sydney to New York JFK flights under Project Sunrise will commence in mid-2028, with tickets going on sale in August 2027, driven by growing Australia-US travel demand.
- The new route will follow the launch of Sydney to London Heathrow nonstop flights, both operated by specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULRs equipped with an additional fuel tank enabling up to 22 hours of nonstop flying.
- The aircraft will feature a low-density cabin layout with 238 seats, including six in first class, 52 in business, 40 in premium economy, and 140 in economy, along with a dedicated Wellbeing Zone to enhance passenger comfort on ultra-long-haul flights.
- Project Sunrise nonstop flights are expected to save more than three hours compared to current one-stop Sydney-New York services, reducing the journey time from over 21 hours to under 18 hours.
- Qantas plans extensive training for over 360 pilots and 1,200 cabin crew to operate its Project Sunrise fleet, highlighting the airline's commitment to pioneering ultra-long-haul travel.
