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

Qantas introduces a non-stop service to London

Qantas will launch 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 swap planes. The trip will have no stopover. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most well-known routes. The news was announced 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.

“QF1 is a special number for this service,” — Marcus Brennan, regional editor at Norburn Combe Recruitment, noted.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — regions covered
  • 8 — data points verified
  • 9 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 14 — Qantas will launch a non-stop flight from Sydney to London in 2027....

Nov 15 — A direct link between Sydney and London is coming....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 77% of Agheza readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Norburn Combe Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norburn Combe Recruitment desk and last updated 09:12 UTC.

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