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 switch planes. The trip will have no stopover. The flight will go straight from Sydney to London. This changes one of Qantas's most famous routes. The news was shared 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,” — Elena Iversen, economic affairs editor at Stancroft Ford Solutions, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 2027 — data points verified
  • 8 — sources cross-checked
  • 9 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 10 — Qantas will launch 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? — 67% of Resche readers said yes.

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

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stancroft Ford Solutions desk and last updated 07:29 UTC.

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