Qantas has released more details on its Project Sunrise flights from Sydney to London, which will offer 42 Economy Plus seats.
QF says more than 70% of seats on the aircraft will offer a pitch of 33 inches or more, said to be the most generous of any of its aircraft
. . . The Details
The 140-seat economy cabin will be configured in a 3-3-3 layout in the aircraft, which is due to start the SYD-LHR flights of up to 22 hours from Oct 2027.
The new economy product has a custom-designed memory foam system which has undergone the same testing as its Premium Economy, with woven wool upholstery which QF says improves breathability and temperature on long-haul journeys. Positioned at the front of the A350-1000ULR cabin, Economy Plus passengers will get priority boarding, and priority access to overhead baggage space.
Qantas Platinum One and Platinum Frequent Flyers get free access to Economy Plus seating at the time of booking, and Gold Frequent Flyers from 24 hours before departure, subject to availability.
. . . Further Forward
The aircraft has been configured with 238 seats, which QF says is the lowest seat density of any A350 around the world. It will feature six enclosed First suites, 52 Business suites arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration with a sliding door for additional privacy, while the 40-seat Premium Economy cabin is arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration and has been redesigned from the ground up.
. . . Wellbeing Zone
A purpose-built inflight Wellbeing Zone, located between the Premium Economy and economy cabins, features sculpted wall panels and integrated stretch handles, a guided on-screen movement program, a hydration station, and a range of premium refreshments.
Across all cabins, customers will have the option to pre-select meals before they fly and the in-flight entertainment has had its biggest overhaul in a decade. “Seating, lighting, dining and wellbeing have been designed to work as one, helping customers rest when they want to, stretch out and arrive
feeling refreshed,’’ QF says.
Tickets for the new route will go on sale from next Feb.
