Australian flag carrier Qantas is planning to launch the world's new longest flights in late 2025.
The routes will connect Sydney to New York and London, the latter covering over 10,000 miles.
Qantas has unveiled the first and business class cabins onboard the A350-1000 flying the routes.
Singapore Airlines currently operates the world's longest flight, journeying 9,537 miles between Singapore and New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.Singapore Airlines A350-900ULR business class on the world's longest flight.
But, the record-breaking trek will be dethroned as the world's new longest flights hope to connect two corners of the globe nonstop.Qantas Airbus A350-1000 demonstration flight over Sydney.
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Beginning in late 2025, Australian flag carrier Qantas will fly between Sydney and New York and London, covering 9,950 and 10,573 miles, respectively.
The routes will be powered by 12 Airbus A350-1000 ultra-long-haul aircraft equipped with Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, which are compatible with sustainable aviation fuel and improve efficiency.
The ambitious routes may not be for everyone as some travelers may prefer to have a stop in places like San Francisco, Singapore, or Dubai on their way across the world.Changi International Airport in Singapore has myriad things to do on a long layover, including exploring Jewel (pictured), seeing a free movie, or swimming in the pool.
But, for those willing to trek up to 21 hours in the sky and pay up for comfort, Qantas has unveiled innovative first and business class suites to keep passengers relaxed onboard.The routes were initially planned for 2022 or 2023, but were delayed due to the pandemic.
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The carrier said it has been working on the cabin for five years in partnership with Airbus. While the A350-1000 can carry up to 410 travelers in three classes or up to 440 in an all-economy configuration...Qatar Airways A350-1000 cabin, which has business and economy options.
This design is similar to a handful of other carriers. Qatar Airways and German budget carrier Condor also offer multi-seating premium products.Condor representatives sitting in the window-side Prime Seat, where travelers can meet or dine in the dual-seating arrangement.
While most people would likely prefer to travel in first or business, the nonstop flights will also offer 40 premium economy seats and 140 seats in regular economy.Qantas Airbus A380 economy cabin.
Qantas hasn't released renderings for those options, but said all passengers will have access to high-speed WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, and a "wellbeing zone," which will serve premium drinks and offer space for passengers to stretch their legs.Qantas A350-1000 business class premium drinks rendering.
While the inaugural passenger flights are still years away, Qantas conducted three test runs in 2019 to monitor human health while airborne for so many hours.Waiting for the Sydney to New York flight in 2019.
Pilots had their urine tested before, during, and after the flight to track melatonin levels, and also wore brain, light, and activity monitors.One of the sample collected onboard.
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Passenger health was also tracked through activity monitors and a reaction test on an iPad.The activity band worn by passengers.
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The study helped Qantas — and Australian regulators — understand the impact of specific lighting, meals, and inflight entertainment on human health and body clocks.One of the meals served onboard the test flight: chicken breast with Spanish rice, kale, tomatillo sauce, and pepita salsa.
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"All the design and service elements will work together to significantly improve inflight comfort, convenience and health, and wellbeing and help minimize the old nemesis of jet lag," Australian designer David Caon, who helped craft the seat, said in a press release.
