Ultra-long-haul flights are coming back. Qantas wants to break the record
Publishing timestamp: 2023-06-15 17:01:29
Summary
Airlines are betting on the rebound of international travel by offering nonstop flights that can top 18 hours. Qantas is studying nonstop flights from New York to Sydney that could take around 20 hours, with a focus on reducing jet lag and improving passenger comfort. The airline is planning to operate these ultra-long-range flights on special Airbus A350-1000 planes starting in late 2025.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/15/ultra-long-haul-flights-return-qantas-wants-to-break-the-record.html