Qantas Launches World's Longest Non-Stop Flights
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Project Launch: Qantas is set to unveil the world's longest non-stop flights on Wednesday, aiming to connect eastern Australia directly to London or New York through its 'Project Sunrise', significantly reducing travel time from the current 24-25 hours to a maximum of 22 hours, thereby enhancing passenger travel experience.
- Economic Impact: The project is expected to add over A$400 million (approximately $282.68 million) annually to Qantas's earnings, with CEO Vanessa Hudson indicating that non-stop flights could command ticket prices around 20% higher than one-stop alternatives, which will help boost the company's profitability.
- Market Outlook: Despite high energy prices potentially impacting profitability, analysts believe passengers will continue to prefer direct flights to Europe via Perth, anticipating a positive market for Project Sunrise flights, especially following the restoration of Middle Eastern routes.
- Aircraft Delivery Timeline: The 12 modified A350-1000ULR aircraft ordered by Qantas are expected to be delivered in April 2027, delayed due to the pandemic and aerospace supply chain issues, with the additional fuel tank design extending the range to 10,000 nautical miles (approximately 18,520 kilometers) to accommodate long-haul travel needs.
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150.00
Averages
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