Qantas just unveiled its all-new Airbus A350 cabin that will fly on the new world's longest flight come 2025 — take a look

Taylor Rains,Brittany ChangJun 17, 2023, 01:06 IST

Qantas' future Airbus A350-1000 jets will have amenities like a "wellbeing zone" and wireless charging ports.Qantas

Australian flag carrier Qantas has unveiled the cabin that will be used on its future Airbus A350-1000 jets.
The planes will power the carrier's future ultra-long-haul flights between Sydney and London and New York.

After six years of developments, Australian flag carrier Qantas has finally unveiled the new aircraft cabin that will power Project Sunrise.

Announced in 2017, Project Sunrise was created to connect eastern Australia to Europe and New York nonstop — revolutionizing air travel as we know it.

While pandemic-related delays halted the program in 2020, Qantas is expecting to launch flights from Sydney to London and New York in late-2025 using 12 modified Airbus A350-1000s.

The widebody jet was chosen over rival Boeing's highly anticipated 777X and was favored for its extra fuel tank.

Because the routes stretch some 10,000 miles, Qantas has already conducted trial flights to assess passenger health before, during, and after the ultra-long-haul journeys.

The company has since used the data to drive its cabin design, which includes several elements aimed at reducing jet lag and improving comfort — especially as the Sydney-London route becomes the new world's longest flight, dethroning Singapore Airlines.

Take a look at Qantas' new cabin.

Qantas' A350-1000 aircraft will carry up to 238 people in four classes — first, business, premium economy, and economy.

Qantas' future Airbus A350-1000 jets will have amenities like a "wellbeing zone" and wireless charging ports.Qantas

Qantas already showcased its new first and business class cabins in May, including six suites at the front of the jet that feature amenities like a sliding door…

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…a reclining lounger and separate bed…

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…a wardrobe and plenty of storage…

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…as well as reading lights and a 32-inch flat-screen TV.

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The suite also allows two people to sit inside, allowing colleagues to meet or friends and family to watch movies over dinner.

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Behind first is 52 business class seats that come with the typical bells and whistles, including a lie-flat bed…

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…wireless charging ports…

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…and an 18-inch TV.

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Moreover, the 1x2x1 configuration means every passenger will have direct-aisle access.

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However, unlike many airlines, Qantas has added a privacy door to business — joining the ranks of carriers like Japan's All Nippon Airways and Delta Air Lines.

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While over 30% of the plane is premium cabins, Joyce said the company spent just as much time on the economy section as it did first and business.

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"The new Project Sunrise flights give us the opportunity to re-think long-haul travel in its entirety, from aircraft cabin design, to what ingredients we include on the inflight menu," he said.

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"The new Project Sunrise flights give us the opportunity to re-think long-haul travel in its entirety, from aircraft cabin design, to what ingredients we include on the inflight menu," he said.

A total of 180 seats make up economy, including 40 in premium economy and 140 in regular coach — all of which will "have the most generous seat pitches of any Qantas aircraft."

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A total of 180 seats make up economy, including 40 in premium economy and 140 in regular coach — all of which will "have the most generous seat pitches of any Qantas aircraft."

But, the specially designed premium economy cabin comes with extra perks, including a footrest, a legrest, and headrest wings for added privacy.

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Meanwhile, regular economy seats will have a foot net, a 13-inch TV, a headrest, and a generous 33 inches of pitch.

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The cabin also comes with a flip-down tablet holder for personal streaming.

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Other basic necessities will be available at every seat, including storage space, USB-C charging ports, free WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Because there are just 238 seats onboard — as opposed to the 300-plus on other carriers like Qatar Airways — Qantas' A350-1000s have space for an industry-first "wellbeing zone."

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Because there are just 238 seats onboard — as opposed to the 300-plus on other carriers like Qatar Airways — Qantas' A350-1000s have space for an industry-first "wellbeing zone."

"Fewer seats translate to more space for each customer and a dedicated Wellbeing Zone for travelers to stretch, help themselves to a snack, and spend time out of their seat," Joyce explained.

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"Fewer seats translate to more space for each customer and a dedicated Wellbeing Zone for travelers to stretch, help themselves to a snack, and spend time out of their seat," Joyce explained.

Qantas' Thursday announcement means the carrier is one step closer to launching Project Sunrise and making Australia more accessible from more places.

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According to the company, the project "will deliver more direct routes to Australia, significantly reduced point-to-point travel time (up to four hours compared with one-stop flights), and a flying experience second to none."

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According to the company, the project "will deliver more direct routes to Australia, significantly reduced point-to-point travel time (up to four hours compared with one-stop flights), and a flying experience second to none."

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Qantas just unveiled its all-new Airbus A350 cabin that will fly on the new world's longest flight come 2025 &mdash; take a look

Qantas' A350-1000 aircraft will carry up to 238 people in four classes — first, business, premium economy, and economy.

Qantas already showcased its new first and business class cabins in May, including six suites at the front of the jet that feature amenities like a sliding door…

…a reclining lounger and separate bed…

…a wardrobe and plenty of storage…

…as well as reading lights and a 32-inch flat-screen TV.

The suite also allows two people to sit inside, allowing colleagues to meet or friends and family to watch movies over dinner.

Behind first is 52 business class seats that come with the typical bells and whistles, including a lie-flat bed…

…wireless charging ports…

…and an 18-inch TV.

Moreover, the 1x2x1 configuration means every passenger will have direct-aisle access.

However, unlike many airlines, Qantas has added a privacy door to business — joining the ranks of carriers like Japan's All Nippon Airways and Delta Air Lines.

While over 30% of the plane is premium cabins, Joyce said the company spent just as much time on the economy section as it did first and business.

"The new Project Sunrise flights give us the opportunity to re-think long-haul travel in its entirety, from aircraft cabin design, to what ingredients we include on the inflight menu," he said.

A total of 180 seats make up economy, including 40 in premium economy and 140 in regular coach — all of which will "have the most generous seat pitches of any Qantas aircraft."

But, the specially designed premium economy cabin comes with extra perks, including a footrest, a legrest, and headrest wings for added privacy.

Meanwhile, regular economy seats will have a foot net, a 13-inch TV, a headrest, and a generous 33 inches of pitch.

The cabin also comes with a flip-down tablet holder for personal streaming.

Other basic necessities will be available at every seat, including storage space, USB-C charging ports, free WiFi, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Because there are just 238 seats onboard — as opposed to the 300-plus on other carriers like Qatar Airways — Qantas' A350-1000s have space for an industry-first "wellbeing zone."

"Fewer seats translate to more space for each customer and a dedicated Wellbeing Zone for travelers to stretch, help themselves to a snack, and spend time out of their seat," Joyce explained.

Qantas' Thursday announcement means the carrier is one step closer to launching Project Sunrise and making Australia more accessible from more places.

According to the company, the project "will deliver more direct routes to Australia, significantly reduced point-to-point travel time (up to four hours compared with one-stop flights), and a flying experience second to none."

Qantas just unveiled its all-new Airbus A350 cabin that will fly on the new world's longest flight come 2025 — take a look