The airline said the 20-hour journey will be possible when it receives twelve Airbus A350-1000s, which can fly more than 10,000 miles without refueling. There is also a route from Sydney to New York and the new generation aircraft open the possibility for direct flights from Australia to any city in the world. The itineraries start at the end of 2025 and will transport up to 238 passengers in four travel categories. For those who want to stretch their legs in mammoth flight, there will be a “wellness area” in the center of the aircraft that includes a snack bar and screens showing movement and stretching exercises. It is important to travel on a long flight, as being less active can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the legs, increasing the risk of developing a blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis. The jet is also designed to give passengers more space, but 40% of the seats will be in expensive premium cabins. Image: The planes will have a “wellness zone” with snacks and stretching lessons. Photo: Qantas Qantas says the planes also have 25% less CO2 emissions per seat and less noise, and claims that the long-distance project – which it calls “Project Sunrise” – will be carbon neutral from day one. The Australian carrier launched a 17-hour non-stop flight between London and Perth in 2018, using Boeing Dreamliner aircraft. The longest flight in the world right now is the 18-hour, 50-minute flight from New York JFK to Singapore by Singapore Airlines, which travels just 9,500 miles. Qantas also said it was buying 40 new domestic aircraft – 20 Airbus A321XLRs and 20 A220-300s – as it recalls older Boeing aircraft.
