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Qantas Takes Flight Experience to New Heights

March 25, 2023

Qantas Takes Flight Experience to New Heights with ‘Project Sunrise’ Suites Get ready to experience a whole new level of luxury in the skies with Qantas! Qantas is set to launch the world’s longest passenger flight as part of “Project Sunrise”. From late 2025, you can travel non-stop from Sydney to New York or London in about 20 hours, without any layovers or connecting flights. The airline’s Project Sunrise includes 12 brand new Airbus A350-1000 […]

Direct Flights from Auckland to New York

April 13, 2022

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Air New Zealand Announces 17-Hour Direct Flight to New York Passengers from New Zealand can soon fly direct to New York City in about 17 hours with the country’s national airline announcing a new long-haul route. Air New Zealand will begin operating flights between Auckland Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner planes from 17th September 2022. Ticket prices will start at around $1,400 for a return trip. At […]

Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight

February 23, 2021

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Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight In 2008 Singapore Airlines broke the record for the world’s longest commercial flight. The flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey, travels 16,700 kilometres in about 18.5 hours. There are no economy seats on the flight – just premium economy and business class seats. Most travel writers recommend flying business or first class for long-haul flights, but how do you survive if you can’t afford to upgrade? A common fear for […]

Qantas’ New 19 Hour Flights May Become Longest in World

September 15, 2019

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Qantas’ New 19 Hour Flights May Become Longest in World Qantas, Australia’s largest airline, will test nonstop flights from London Heathrow and New York City to Sydney. If the over 19-hour test flights lead to normal passenger services, they will be the longest in the world, just longer than Singapore Airlines’ service from Singapore to Newark New Jersey, which started in October 2018. Singapore Airlines direct flight from Singapore to New York The flight is operated […]