23 September 2026
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

Flying from 2028, it’s the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London direct takes off in 2027 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, after new Sydney to London direct flights to begin in October 2027.
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