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Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
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PUBLISHEDSep 23, 2026, 1:02 AM
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Flying from 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London, due to take off in 2027 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free
app or daily news podcast Qantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when the airline launches its second ultra long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from…
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