Qantas is launching its ultra-long-haul flight between Sydney and New York or London in 2027. The trial flight between Melbourne and Toulouse took 24 hours 25 minutes, setting a record. Here are other long-haul flights in the world.  

7 longest flights in the world - Singapore, Qantas, Qatar and others

Qantas Airways return test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse flew for more than 24 hours non-stop, setting a new record. The Airbus has been specifically designed for Qantas. More than 3.6 million people tracked the flight. Services will start in October 2027.

3.6mn people track 24hr Qantas flight from Melbourne to Toulouse: Pilot shifts, fuel tank and other details

Qantas flew the new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft from Toulouse to Melbourne non stop that took over 20 hours. Flights will launch for London in October 2027, making it the world's longest flight. The fares will be quite steep compared to one-stop flights.

Why more than 75,000 people watched a record Qantas flight on Flightradar24 Friday?

Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg went on a 14-hour journey, flew for nine hours and didn't reach its destination. A technical glitch over the Indian Ocean led it to make a U-turn and return to its origin point.

Qantas's 14-hour journey cut short by 5 hours, leaves 400 passengers stranded

Australian airline Qantas has been hit with a record fine for conducting unlawful layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a significant legal action against the company and highlighting labor rights violations.

Qantas : Court Fines $90 Mn for 1,800 Illegal Staff Layoffs  

From Etihad Airways to Qatar Airways, here's a look at the top five world's safest airlines in 2025. This list also includes Air New Zealand, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Virgin Australia.

5 world's safest airlines in 2025 - Check which airline tops list

Qantas Group Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson said in a statement that Jetstar Asias supplier cost rose by up 200 per cent. In this financial year, it had losses of around 35 million Australian dollars.

Will your flight be affected? This airline in Singapore is shutting down and laying off 500 staff

In a bizarre situation, an R-rated film started accidentally playing on a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia, to Haneda, Japan, for all passengers on all in-flight screens because of a technical glitch, reported news.

Bizarre! R-rated movie plays on Japan-bound flight for all passengers with no option to turn it off

To regain investors' confidence and to mend its bruised reputation, Australia's Qantas Airlines is slashing the fiscal 2023 pay of ex-CEO Alan Joyce by a record amount.

Qantas reforms: Fiscal reckoning under reputational crisis

Australian carrier Qantas Airways has reached a settlement in a lawsuit, agreeing to pay a penalty of A$100 million ($66 million) over allegations of illegally selling tickets for flights that were already cancelled, Reuters reports.

Qantas settles flight cancellation lawsuit with $66 million penalty

Australian airline Qantas is investigating a data breach within its app. This issue allowed users to access the personal information of other customers, including names, frequent flyer details, and even boarding passes.

Qantas app glitch exposes customer data, airline investigating issue

Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza, on Tuesday (Apr 30) suspended all flights and entered voluntary administration, regulatory filings showed amid concerns about the viability of its business and has potentially left thousands of passengers stranded.

Australian budget airline Bonza enters voluntary administration, leaves passengers stranded

A New Zealand couple successfully secured a refund from Qantas Airways after enduring an unpleasant incident on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand, to Sydney, Australia.

Qantas Airways issues full refund after passengers allege 10-hour flight ‘sitting in urine’

Qantas, which is Australia's national airline, announced on Friday (June 9) that it will scrap its gender-based uniform guidelines. The airline has allowed male cabin crew to wear make-up.

Qantas to scrap its gender-based uniform guidelines. Male cabin crew can wear make-up

Ambulance services were pressed into action at Sydney airport as part of an "emergency response" to a Qantas flight carrying more than 100 passengers. The plane has now reportedly landed safely at the Sydney airport.

Qantas flight issues mid-air 'mayday' after trouble with engine; makes safe landing at Sydney airport

Qantas Airways forecast will report a first-half profit that tops market estimates for the full year as demand rebounds, even as it spends money to improve operational reliability and sweeten wages.

World Business Watch: Qantas shares surge as it forecasts stronger-than-expected first-half profit

Qantas Australian airline is buying back over 276 million dollar worth of shares after lifting of Covid-19 curbs. It has spurred a strong rebound in travel demand across the globe specifically in Asia pacific region.

Qantas shares soar on surprise buyback after lifting of Covid-19 curbs

Despite posting annual losses for a third year in a row, the national carriers of Australia and New Zealand say that the worst of the coronavirus crisis is now behind them.

Qantas says pandemic 'existential crisis' is over, Air New Zealand also reports 'strong recovery'

It's a summer of travel and also the summer of chaos. An Australia airline Qantas had to issue an apology to its customers over operational issues in recent months.

Australia: Qantas airline apologises after flight delays, issues refund

Qantas is asking its executives and senior managers to swap the soft office seats and personal assistants for a three-month spell as a ground handler. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

WION Fineprint: Qantas asks executives to be baggage handlers amid labour shortage

Qantas has asked its executives to serve as 'baggage handlers'. The airline wants them to sort & scan luggage at airports. The move comes as Qantas faces a chronic staff shortage. Palki Sharma tells you how airlines the world over are in a similar mess.

Gravitas: Qantas asks executives to serve as 'baggage handlers'

Driven by high fuel prices and staffing issues for the airlines, Qantas will cut domestic capacity. However, the debt cut remained below pre-pandemic levels.

Qantas to cut domestic capacity: High fuel prices, staffing issues for airlines

The world's longest commercial flight from Sydney to London- Australia's Qantas airways had ordered 12 airbus to A350-1000 planes. The deal comes as market conditions improve and demand for domestic and global travel recover from pandemic faster than expected.

Australia's Qantas airways: World's longest non-stop flight

In a blow to US planemaker Boeing, Australia's Qantas Airways have chosen airbus as the preferred supplier to replace its domestic fleet. This switch is a hit to Boeing and a major win for the European planemaker airbus.

Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus in blow to Boeing

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