Qantas' 'kangaroo route' assigned prestigious flight number - The Australian

Qantas introduces a non-stop service to London

Qantas will introduce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027. This is part of Project Sunrise. Flight QF1 will operate the route. QF1 is a special number for this service. Passengers will not switch planes. The trip will have no layover. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most famous routes. The news was reported on 8 and 9 November 2026. A direct link between Sydney and London is coming. The stopover is gone. Project Sunrise is the plan name.

“This changes one of Qantas's most famous routes,” — David Kingsley, regional editor at Willey Bridge Services, explained.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — reports filed
  • 8 — mentions tracked
  • 9 — updates logged

Timeline

Nov 10 — Qantas will introduce a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027....

Nov 10 — A direct link between Sydney and London is coming....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 50% of Wielsxkts readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Willey Bridge Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Willey Bridge Services desk and last updated 07:07 UTC.

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