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Qantas plans non-stop London-Sydney and travellers face more delays

Air
Rob Gill
3 May 2022

Australian carrier Qantas is planning to launch the first non-stop flights between London and Sydney after ordering new Airbus long-haul aircraft.

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Qantas in Airbus order for non-stop London route