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Qantas to Put QF1/QF2 on Sydney-London Nonstops as Project Sunrise Launches in 2027

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Qantas will transfer its flagship QF1 and QF2 flight numbers from the Sydney-Singapore-London service to new nonstop Sydney-London flights when its A350-1000ULRs enter service in October 2027. The airline’s planned 22-hour Project Sunrise route will replace a longstanding, one-stop version of the Kangaroo Route.

Discovered 2026-11-08T21:28:10.533521-08:00 | 2026-11-08T21:28:10.533521-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • QF1/QF2’s move to the nonstop service marks a significant change to Qantas’ flagship Sydney-London operation and the way it deploys its most recognizable flight numbers.
  • The switch is tied to Project Sunrise and the A350-1000ULR, with service planned to begin in October 2027; Qantas says flight testing is continuing.

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2026-11-08T21:28:10.533521-08:00
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