![]() Instead, the airline worked with Airbus on contractual terms to initially take up to 12 aircraft. Before Project was put on hold, Qantas had selected the A350 over the 777X, but they had not placed a firm order. The 20-hour non-stop flights will eliminate the need for a stopover, ensuring direct connections where they had previously not been possible. The flights would focus on connecting the east coast of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, to parts of Europe and America by 2022. The name reflects the sheer distance of the flights, which allow passengers and crew to witness two sunrises. ![]() Project Sunrise is Qantas’ effort to make non-stop flights of up to 20 hours in length a reality. Having launched non-stop London-Perth services, it had wanted to do the same for Sydney under the name ‘Project Sunrise.’ Naturally, COVID-19 brought these plans screeching to a halt last year. ![]() ![]() Before the ongoing pandemic affected the airline industry, Australian flag carrier Qantas had big plans for ultra-long-haul travel. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |