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Qantas Takes Away Legroom On World’s Longest Flight, Going Back On Promise

Qantas is preparing 12 new aircraft for the 22-hour nonstop route from Sydney to London. The airline will not maintain a uniform 33-inch seat pitch in economy as previously promised. Some seats will now feature a 32-inch pitch.

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Specific seat pitch measurements and the percentage of seats meeting the original promise are now known.

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  1. Qantas Reduces Economy Legroom for Sydney-London Flights

    Qantas is preparing 12 new aircraft for the 22-hour nonstop route from Sydney to London. The airline will not maintain a uniform 33-inch seat pitch in economy as previously promised. Some seats will now feature a 32-inch pitch.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qantas is preparing 12 new aircraft for the nonstop flight from Sydney to London.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The A350-1000ULR aircraft arriving in late 2027 will have a 32-inch pitch in the rear section of economy.
    • The original commitment of 33 inches of seat pitch will apply to approximately 70% of economy seats.
    • Alan Joyce committed to a 33-inch seat pitch across the cabin when Project Sunrise was announced in 2019.
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  2. Qantas Reduces Economy Seat Pitch on Project Sunrise A350s

    Qantas is adjusting the economy cabin layout for its Sydney-to-London flights. The airline is adding an Economy Plus section with more legroom. However, other economy seats will have a smaller pitch than previously promised.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qantas is using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for the Sydney-to-London route.
    • The airline is introducing an Economy Plus zone with increased legroom.
    • Project Sunrise flights will feature wellness zones and specially timed meals.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Some economy seats will have a smaller pitch than Qantas promised.
    • The Sydney-London service will launch next October.
    confidence 80%

  3. Qantas Adjusts Economy Legroom for Project Sunrise Flights

    Qantas is modifying seat pitch in the economy cabin of its Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for the Sydney-to-London route. The airline is introducing an Economy Plus zone with increased legroom in some rows while reducing it in others. These ultra-long-haul flights are part of the Project Sunrise initiative.

    What's confirmed:

    • Qantas is launching nonstop flights between Sydney and London as part of Project Sunrise.
    • The airline will use Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for these ultra-long-haul journeys.
    • The flight duration from London to Sydney is planned for 22 hours.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Qantas will reduce the pitch of some economy seats to 32 inches to boost 42 seats to 34 inches.
    • The nonstop Sydney-London flights will launch in October 2027.
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