Search Travel Market Report

mainlogo
www.travelmarketreport.com
  • News
  • Tours & Packages
  • Cruise
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Destinations
  • Retail Strategies
  • Niche & Luxury
  • Air
  • Training & Events
  • Who We Are
    • Brian Israel
    • Dan McCarthy
    • Denise Caiazzo
    • Dori Saltzman
    • Kelly Fontenelle

Qantas Plans Longest Nonstop Flights Between Australia, London and New York

by Daine Taylor
Qantas Plans Longest Nonstop Flights Between Australia, London and New York

Photo: TK Kurikawa / Shutterstock.com


The Australia flag carrier, Qantas Airways, is preparing to operate regular, nonstop commercial flights from the east coast of Australia (Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne) to London and New York. This will be the longest nonstop flight route of any major airline, at 19 hours.

In preparation for this, the airline will be holding a series of test flights to observe the effects a 19-hour flight could have on the human body, in a research venture dubbed Project Sunrise.

Project Sunrise will be comprised of three ultra-long-haul research flights intended to gather new inflight passenger data, as well as to monitor crew health and well-being.

“Ultra-long-haul flying presents a lot of common-sense questions about the comfort and well-being of passengers and crew. These flights are going to provide invaluable data to help answer them,” said Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce. He also said the flights will give medical experts the chance to do real-time research that will translate into health and well-being benefits.

“For customers, the key will be minimizing jet lag, and creating an environment where they are looking forward to a restful, enjoyable flight. For crew, it’s about using scientific research to determine the best opportunities to promote alertness when they are on duty and maximize rest during their downtime on these flights,” said Joyce.

The three flights will take place over three months, and will use the new Boeing 787-9s and re-route their planned delivery flights. Instead of flying empty from Seattle to Australia, the aircraft will simulate two Project Sunrise routes – London and New York to Sydney. Each flight will have a maximum of 40 people, including crew, in order to minimize weight and ensure the necessary fuel range.

This will represent the world’s first flight by a commercial airline direct from New York to Sydney, and only the second time a commercial airline has flown direct from London to Sydney.

“Flying nonstop from the East Coast of Australia to London and New York is truly the final frontier in aviation, so we’re determined to do all the groundwork to get this right,” said Joyce. “No airline has done this kind of dedicated research before and we’ll be using the results to help shape the cabin design, inflight service, and crew roster patterns for Project Sunrise. We’ll also be looking at how we can use it to improve our existing long-haul flights.”

These research passengers will be made up of mostly Qantas employees, and will be fitted with wearable monitoring devices. Scientists and medical experts from the Charles Perkins Centre will monitor sleep patterns, food and beverage consumption, lighting, physical movement, and inflight entertainment to assess the impact on health, well-being and body clock.

Monash University researchers will also work with pilots to record crew melatonin levels before, during and after the flights. Pilots will wear an EEG (electroencephalogram) device that tracks brain wave patterns and monitors alertness. The aim is to establish data to assist in building the optimum work and rest pattern for pilots operating long-haul services.

The test runs are scheduled for October, November and December. There is no word yet on when the long-haul route will be available to the public.

  0
  0
Related Articles
London Heathrow Airport Prepares for Security Worker Strike
This New York City Hotel Will Reimburse Guests Over Bad Weather
JetBlue’s New York to Paris Flights Are Now Open for Booking
The Five Best Hotels in Europe for 2023
Low-Cost Carrier Norse Atlantic Airways Adds Rome to New York-JFK Flights
Understanding Today's Ultra Luxury Traveler
New Opening: Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue
First Look: JFK International’s New Terminal 8, Set to Open Tomorrow
First Look: Visit Portugal’s New 'Close to US' Marketing Campaign
JetBlue CEO: ‘No Signs of Slowing Demand’ for Travel

MOST VIEWED

  1. U.S. State Department Updates Jamaica Travel Warning to Level 3
  2. First Hand Look at the Soon-to-Open Sam Lord's Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort
  3. TSA Will Now Allow Teens to Access PreCheck with Parents or Guardians
  4. Tips for Delivering Bad News to Your Clients
  5. Vantage Travel Website Down, Cruises Canceled Last Minute
  6. 25 Qualifying Questions to Help You Nail Your Clients' Vacation Plans

MOST EMAILED

  1. 5 Reasons You Need to Use a Travel Advisor Now More Than Ever
  2. First Hand Look at the Soon-to-Open Sam Lord's Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort
  3. U.S. State Department Updates Jamaica Travel Warning to Level 3
  4. U.S. to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers
  5. 25 Qualifying Questions to Help You Nail Your Clients' Vacation Plans
  6. TSA Will Now Allow Teens to Access PreCheck with Parents or Guardians
TMR Subscription

Subscribe today to receive daily in-depth coverage, analysis of industry news, trends and issues that affect how you do business. Subscribe now for free.

Subscribe to TMR

Top Stories
Korean Cuisine: An Eclectic Experience for Foodie Travelers
Korean Cuisine: An Eclectic Experience for Foodie Travelers

Nothing transports travelers directly into the heart of a foreign culture they are visiting like sampling the local cuisine.

Read...
Frontier Introduces Dallas/Fort Worth to Montego Bay Flight
Frontier Introduces Dallas/Fort Worth to Montego Bay Flight

Frontier Airlines will operate the non-stop flight from DFW to MBJ three times weekly.

Read...
Why Sweden’s Gothenburg is a Go-To Destination this Summer
Why Sweden’s Gothenburg is a Go-To Destination this Summer

Gothenburg is not as famous as its neighbor cities, but is still well worth a visit. 

Read...
Los Cabos Sees Rapid Recovery from COVID Due to Spike in Air Travelers
Los Cabos Sees Rapid Recovery from COVID Due to Spike in Air Travelers

Los Cabos is seeing a surge in visitors from around North America. 

Read...
American Cruise Lines Intros 35-Day Civil War Battlefields Cruise
American Cruise Lines Intros 35-Day Civil War Battlefields Cruise

The 35-day, 13-state, three-ship cruise will visit nearly every major battlefield of the Civil War. 

Read...
One Year In, Mad Apple Parties on at New York-New York
One Year In, Mad Apple Parties on at New York-New York

Mad Apple, a cabaret-style performance, may be Cirque’s most provocative show ever.

Read...
TMR OUTLOOKS & WHITE PAPERS
Cruise Trend Outlook 2023
river cruise 2022
group outlook 2022
View All
Advertiser's Voice
https://img.youtube.com/vi/TIZwKLcPwbg/0.jpg
We Appreciate our Travel Advisors
About Travel Market Report Mission Staff Advisory Board Advertise
TMR Resources Webinars Calendar of Events Outlook/Whitepapers Previous Sponsored Articles Previous This Week Articles
Subscribe to TMR
Select Language
Do You Have an Idea Email
editor@travelmarketreport.com
Give Us a Call
1-(516) 730-3097
Drop Us a Note
Travel Market Report
71 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
News |Tours & Packages |Cruise |Hotels & Resorts |Destinations |Retail Strategies |Niche & Luxury |Air |Training & Events |Who We Are
© 2005 - 2023 Travel Market Report, an American Marketing Group Inc. Company All Rights Reserved | 243 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771 USA | Telephone (516) 730-3097| Terms and Conditions
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy