Qantas

Virgin Atlantic's Royal Box is an invite-only 'lounge-within-a-lounge' at London Heathrow Airport, opening in March 2026 as the second location after Los Angeles. It caters to celebrities and high-tier travelers, reflecting a broader industry trend of exclusive, personalized airport experiences.

Qantas completed a 24-hour test flight between Melbourne and Toulouse to prepare for its 22-hour nonstop Sydney-London route using a modified Airbus A350-1000ULR with an additional fuel tank. The airline plans to introduce 12 of these aircraft, each with 238 seats, and aims to launch the route in 2027, followed by Sydney to New York flights.

Airbus completed a 24-hour test flight of a modified A350-1000ULR plane from Australia to France, marking a milestone ahead of Qantas's planned ultra-long-haul services. The flight, part of Qantas's 'Project Sunrise,' aims to enable non-stop flights between Australia and destinations in the U.S. and Europe starting in 2027.

Qantas tested its new ultra long-range Airbus A350–1000ULR on a 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne, part of its Project Sunrise initiative. The 19-hour test flight departed from Toulouse, France, and arrived in Melbourne.

The author upgraded to Qantas' premium economy for a trans-Pacific flight, praising its improved comfort, privacy, and amenities compared to economy and business class. Features like a 2-3-2 seat configuration, hard-shell seat backs, and exclusive security lanes made the experience feel closer to business class while offering better value.

A tech support scam caused a 2025 data breach at Qantas, exposing 5.7 million customer records. Australia’s Privacy Commissioner found Qantas did not breach privacy obligations, citing measures like employee training, CRM audits, and role-based access controls that met Australian Privacy Principles.

Qantas is preparing to use luxury planes for the world's longest non-stop routes between Sydney, New York, and London. Test flights for these routes are scheduled to take place soon.

Australia will replace paper arrival cards with digital customs declarations for incoming travelers. The Albanese government plans to implement digital passenger cards nationwide after a successful trial on Qantas flights to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

Qantas will launch the world's longest flight from Sydney to London in October 2027, surpassing Singapore Airlines' current 19-hour routes to New York and New Jersey. The new 22-hour flight, part of 'Project Sunrise,' uses a modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft with an extended range.

Qantas unveiled a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR for 'Project Sunrise' to enable 22-hour nonstop flights between Sydney and London. The aircraft features luxury cabins, a wellness zone, and advanced fuel systems, with flights expected to start in 2027. Delays due to supply chain issues and engine defects pushed the project five years behind schedule.

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 planes, five immediately, after cracks were discovered in a key wing component on aircraft operated by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency ordered urgent inspections of the wing-spar structure following routine maintenance checks that revealed the cracks.

Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, with five inspections starting immediately, following the discovery of cracks in wing components used by Emirates and Qantas. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) mandated urgent checks on the wing-spar structure after cracks were identified during routine maintenance.

The CEO of Qantas has expressed optimism about the demand for ultra long haul flights. This indicates a potential growth area for the airline's operations.

Qantas has delayed the first non-stop Sydney-London Project Sunrise flight to November 2027. An anti-abortion bill aiming to re-criminalise abortion passed South Australia's upper house but failed in the lower house.

A Qantas passenger's mid-air rampage forced a flight to divert to Tahiti, where the unruly passenger was removed from the plane. The incident occurred on a Qantas flight, resulting in a change of route. The cause of the passenger's behavior is still under investigation.

A Qantas passenger was banned from future travel after allegedly biting a flight attendant on a flight from Melbourne to Dallas, forcing the plane to land in Tahiti. The incident occurred on the QF21 flight, which was diverted due to the man's disruptive behaviour. The flight was en route to Dallas when the diversion happened.

A Qantas passenger was removed from a plane and banned after an altercation with a flight attendant. The incident reportedly involved misbehavior from the passenger. The airline took action against the passenger.

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson is taking action against Air New Zealand. The move is seen as an aggressive step by Qantas. This development may have significant implications for the airline industry.

Qantas has increased fares and reduced domestic flights due to shifting travel patterns caused by Middle East turmoil and rising fuel costs. The airline is redirecting capacity from its US and domestic routes to capitalize on higher demand for European destinations like Paris and Rome.