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The Latest Breaking News from Qantas

AAP Rolling News Bulletin June 17, 1130

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for June 17 at 1130

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Qantas to announce launch of ultra-long-haul flights

Qantas is poised to announce the first destinations for the world's longest non-stop flights under its "Project Sunrise" plan that's expected to launch in 2027.

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Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.

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FED:Highly anticipated airport gets opening date confirmed

A long-awaited international airport finally has a firm opening date with hopes it will give customers more choice when they need to catch a flight.

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'Transformative' airport to open with meagre schedule

An international airport will open with less than two dozen domestic flights a week, but it's hoped it can give passengers better travel options.

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Qantas’ Project Sunrise Airbus has completed its maiden test flight

The Airbus A350 completed a three-hour flight in Toulouse

The Independent UK

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'Not loved out there': senator blasts airline bosses

One airline is holding more than $90 million in customer money from cancelled travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Deal hopes help Aussie shares end rocky week in front

An expected ceasefire extension between the US and Iran has breathed life into Australia's stock exchange, with the conflict verging on its fourth month.

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Sydney, Cairns and Uluru: unlock Australia on this 12-day wonder route

Take in the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and one of the world’s greatest cities in a single trip. This is one epic adventure, made easy with Qantas Explorer

The Guardian - UK

World’s longest non-stop flight connecting Sydney and London delayed

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The Independent UK

World’s longest flight postponed again throwing Qantas’ London to Sydney non-stop dream off schedule

Airbus is building special A350 aircraft with additional fuel tanks for the 10,573-mile ‘Project Sunrise’ service

The Independent UK

Australian shares advance on US-Iran deal optimism

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting risk sentiment and local equities, led by miners, IT stocks and consumer discretionaries.

AAP

Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

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Museum takes flight with inaugural exhibition

A replica of the first Qantas plane will feature alongside other pioneering aircraft as the first items installed at the new Parramatta Powerhouse.

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Proposed new airline could face squeeze from giants

Existing airlines won't roll over to make room for a proposed new competitor in their most profitable "Golden Triangle" routes, experts say.

The Economic Times

WATCH: Qantas passenger banned after biting flight attendant on Melbourne–US flight diverted to Tahiti; here’s what happened next

A passenger allegedly bit a crew member on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas. The aircraft diverted to Tahiti where the passenger was arrested. He has now been banned from all Qantas Group flights. Fellow passengers assisted the crew. The incident occurred during the flight's long journey. The plane…

The Times of India

Qantas passenger banned after allegedly biting flight attendant mid-air

A Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas was forced to divert to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant mid-air. The disruptive passenger has been banned for life from all Qantas and Jetstar services. This incident follows a recent string of unruly behaviour on Australian flights, including another…

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The Independent UK

Qantas flight diverted after passenger allegedly bites crew member

Passenger banned from travelling on all Qantas Group flights

The Guardian - AU

Passenger detained and banned from Qantas after allegedly biting attendant on flight from Australia to US

Flight from Melbourne to Dallas forced to land in Tahiti due to man’s alleged disruptive behaviour

The Guardian - UK

Blue mountains, pink lakes and a Kangaroo island: an unforgettable Australian nature trip

On a coast-to-coast route from Perth to Sydney – with a stop in Adelaide in between – you’ll get an ample dose of Australia’s breathtaking natural beauty within easy reach of these three wonderful cities

The Guardian - UK

No worries: enjoy sun, sea and serenity on this restorative Australian holiday

This relaxing route takes you from the tropics of north Queensland to bountiful Perth via Australia’s cultural capital, Melbourne. If you’re looking to wine, dine and unwind then this is the trip for you

The Guardian - UK

From vine to brine: the ultimate culinary escape across southern Australia

Experience Melbourne’s obsessive coffee culture, just-shucked oysters in Hobart and Adelaide’s outstanding wine and produce (plus a whole lot more) on this three-city route around Australia’s great south

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Aussie dollar, shares soar on Iran peace deal hopes

Hopes for an end to the Middle East energy crisis have helped bolster the local exchange, after it tumbled for 10 of the previous 11 sessions.

The Independent UK

My plan to help Anne achieve her holiday dream

The Man Who Pays His Way: Airlines urged to cancel sooner rather than later if they are worried about jet fuel shortage

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