Qantas completes ultra-long-haul test flights ahead of Sydney-London route launch

Qantas has concluded a series of test flights between Melbourne and Toulouse using an Airbus A350-1000ULR to validate operational capabilities for ultra-long-haul travel. These flights serve as final preparations for the scheduled launch of the world's longest commercial direct route between Sydney and London in October 2026. The data gathered will inform fuel management and crew fatigue protocols for the upcoming service.