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Qantas to Launch Nonstop Sydney–New York Project Sunrise Flights in Mid-2028

Qantas plans to begin nonstop Sydney–New York passenger flights in mid-2028, establishing the second route in its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul program. The service would replace the airline’s current one-stop New York option via Auckland and become the first scheduled nonstop passenger link between Australia and New York.

Discovered 2026-09-23T15:35:35.418586-07:00 | 2026-09-23T15:35:35.418586-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The mid-2028 launch adds a second route to Qantas’ Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul network and creates a direct Sydney–New York link.
The service would change the competitive proposition on a major international city pair currently served by Qantas with a stop in Auckland.
The announcement provides a concrete timeline for planning around ultra-long-haul network growth, fleet deployment and passenger demand.

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