Qantas warns Project Sunrise Sydney-London flights could be longer without Midway
Qantas says its planned nonstop Sydney-London service could take longer and carry less if Midway loses its status as an ETOPS diversion airport. The carrier is urging US authorities to keep the facility available for long-haul planning.
Qantas has warned that its planned nonstop flights between Sydney and London could run longer if Midway airport loses its approval as a diversion airfield for ETOPS operations. According to the airline's calculations, an alternative routing would add roughly 20 minutes of flight time and about 2,200 kilograms of fuel, with a possible payload reduction equivalent to around 22 passengers.
The Australian carrier intends to launch the route at the end of 2027 under Project Sunrise, using Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. Midway requires extensive renovation work, with costs estimated at about 100 million US dollars, or some 85 million euros.
Qantas is asking US authorities to keep the airport, which it describes as important for long-haul planning, in service.
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- aerotelegraph.comQantas warnt vor längeren Project-Sunrise-Flügen ohne Midway