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Qantas to launch world's first nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas 787‑9 seasonal service

Qantas announced a new seasonal nonstop between Sydney and Las Vegas, operating three times weekly on Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners from December through March 2027. It will be the world's first scheduled nonstop link between Australia and Las Vegas, removing the need to transit U.S. West Coast gateways.

Discovered 2026-02-25T15:22:20.324192-08:00 | 2026-02-25T15:22:20.324192-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Adds three-times-weekly 787‑9 seasonal capacity (Dec–Mar 2027) and establishes the world's first scheduled nonstop Australia–Las Vegas link, changing itinerary options and premium leisure flows between the two markets.
  • Strengthens Qantas' Pacific network and fits its broader international expansion strategy (its wider international expansion).
  • Continues a market trend of carriers deploying Dreamliners on new long-haul, seasonal transpacific links, following other recent 787 transpacific launches (United's SFO–Adelaide nonstop).

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