Qantas delays non-stop flights from Sydney to London – again (opens original article in a new tab)

Qantas has delayed its non-stop Sydney to London flights to October 2027, citing aircraft delivery and regulatory issues. The airline previously pushed back the service multiple times since 2017 and will now use specially configured A350-1000ULR aircraft.

• Qantas delayed non-stop Sydney to London flights to October 2027 due to aircraft delivery and certification issues
• A350-1000ULR aircraft will be delivered in April 2027, pushing back service start date
• Project Sunrise aims to connect Australia's east coast directly to London with 22-hour non-stop flights
• Qantas plans to launch Sydney to New York non-stop route in 2027