https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promiseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promise#u19313Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:01:17 +0000Qantas 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 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promise#u13789Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:11:37 +0000Qantas 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 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promisehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/qantas-takes-away-legroom-on-world-s-longest-flight-going-back-on-promise#u9286Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:21:34 +0000Qantas 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