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Qantas Unveils First Airbus A350-1000ULR For Project Sunrise

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Qantas has officially unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking a major milestone in the airline’s Project Sunrise initiative, which will connect Australia directly to London and New York with non-stop flights of up to 22 hours — the longest commercial routes in the world. The aircraft was assembled at Airbus’s Toulouse facility, where its fuselage, wings, and landing gear have now been successfully joined, signifying the…

Oman Air And Qantas Expand Partnership With Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Accrual

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Oman Air and Qantas have announced an expansion of their partnership, introducing reciprocal frequent flyer accrualacross their respective networks. The agreement allows members of Oman Air’s Sindbad program and the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Miles, Points, and Tier Credits when traveling on either carrier, strengthening loyalty benefits for passengers and deepening ties between the Middle Eastern and Australian markets.

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Qantas To Resume Delhi–Melbourne Nonstop Flights In October 2025

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Qantas has announced the resumption of its nonstop Delhi–Melbourne service, beginning 27 October 2025 and running through 28 March 2026, to meet strong seasonal demand between India and Australia. The flights will operate three times per week, utilizing the airline’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

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Qantas To Launch First Airbus A321XLR Flights September 25

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Qantas has confirmed that its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, named Great Ocean Road (VH-OGA) and Outback Way (VH-OGB), will enter commercial service on September 25, 2025, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program. The inaugural flights will connect Sydney with Perth and Sydney with Melbourne, pending final regulatory approvals.

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QantasLink Deploys A220s on Sunshine Coast Routes

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QantasLink is preparing to introduce the Airbus A220-300 on routes connecting the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and Melbourne, beginning in February 2026. The move represents a key step in Qantas Group’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, replacing larger Boeing 737s with the more fuel-efficient A220 on these important domestic services.

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Qantas Extends Perth–Rome Route To October 2026

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Qantas has confirmed that it will extend its popular Perth–Rome nonstop service through to October 23, 2026, ensuring continued direct connectivity between Australia and continental Europe. The route, first introduced to meet rising demand for faster European travel options, has proven a strong success among passengers, particularly from Australia’s east coast, who benefit from seamless one-stop links to Italy.

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Qantas to Replace A380 Fleet with A350s by 2032

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Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has announced a major long-haul fleet modernization plan that will see the gradual retirement of its Airbus A380 aircraft and the phased introduction of the Airbus A350-1000. The shift is part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve fuel efficiency, expand ultra-long-haul capabilities, and modernize its intercontinental service offerings.