Qantas adds Singapore fuel stop to PerthLondon service, raising questions on range economics
Qantas has added a fuel stop at Singapore Changi on its PerthLondon Heathrow service, replacing nonstop operations with a one-stop routing. The move highlights the economics and operational trade-offs of ultra-long-range flying. It will influence crew basing, scheduling and fuel-cost planning for long-haul routes.