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Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–New York Project Sunrise service in mid-2028

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Qantas will begin nonstop Sydney–New York flights in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, making the route the second confirmed operation under its Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul program. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in August 2027; Qantas currently serves New York via Auckland.

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 service will create the first nonstop connection between Sydney and New York, replacing Qantas’ current one-stop routing via Auckland.
  • The mid-2028 launch is the second confirmed Project Sunrise route and provides a defined deployment timeline for the A350-1000ULR.
  • Tickets going on sale in August 2027 gives Qantas and the market an advance milestone for demand, pricing and network planning.

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