What will travel be like on the plane created to travel the longest route in the world
What it was like for the first test flight of a plane that will make the longest route in the world
The plane that will make the longest non-stop flight in the world will allow passengers to see the sunrise twice and will have first class with a private room, bed and 32-inch TV.
This is the promise of the Australian airline Qantas, which ordered 12 units of the plane to start making nonstop flights from Sydney, Australia, to destinations such as London, in the United Kingdom, and New York, in the United States.
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The A350-1000ULR model is manufactured by the European company Airbus and completed its first test flight last Tuesday (2), in a flight lasting almost 4 hours in Toulouse, France.
The aircraft was designed to fly for up to 22 hours straight and surpass the record for the longest direct commercial flight in the world, currently held by Singapore Airlines with an 18-hour flight between Singapore and New York.
First test flight of the A350-1000ULR, from Airbus
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The A350-1000ULR (ULR is the acronym in English for "ultra-long range") is a variation of the A350-1000 and can reduce total travel time by up to four hours, according to Qantas.
The aircraft can do this longer flights due to an additional tank with capacity for an additional 20,000 liters of fuel, which increases its autonomy by more than 1,800 km, according to Airbus.
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The order for the planes is part of the investment called Project Sunrise by Qantas. Delivery was delayed, but the company should receive the first unit in April 2027 - the initial deadline for opening the route was 2025 and had already been postponed to the end of 2026.
The company also ordered another 12 units of the A350-1000, intended for long-distance flights, but with slightly shorter routes.
What the longest flight in the world will be like
Qantas reported in 2025 which, to offer more comfort, will carry up to 238 passengers per flight, down from around 300 seats in the standard version of the aircraft.
The Qantas project includes a wellness zone with options for passengers to stretch their legs, eat and hydrate. In addition, everyone will have access to Wi-Fi during the flight.
The plane will have 6 seats in first class, 52 in business class, 40 in premium economy class and 140 in economy class. Find out more about each of them:
First class with private room with reclining armchair, bed, 32" TV, six storage areas, wardrobe and space to work and eat;
Business class with wide 2 meter long armchair (which can be turned into a bed), 18" TV, side table, wireless charger, storage area and option to close the cabin;
Premium economy class with leg and headrests, 13.3" screen and personal glove compartment;
Economy class with headrest, extra legroom, 13.3" screen.
The company also said it worked with sleep experts to reduce the effects of jet lag by adopting more appropriate lighting and meal times.
Airplane A350-1000ULR, manufactured by Airbus, was ordered by the Australian airline Qantas
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First class of the project plane Sunrise
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Well-being zone on the Sunrise project plane
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Business class on the Sunrise project plane
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Premium economy class on the Sunrise project plane
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Economy class on the Sunrise project plane
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Source: G1