Next March, Qantas will inaugurate its new non-stop flight from Perth, Western Australia to London. The first ever non-stop flight between Europe and Australia.
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Here's the Boeing jet that will become a vital link between Australia and Europe
Qantas will soon have a fleet of new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for long-haul flights around the world.
The Qantas' first 787-9 Dreamliner recently rolled out of the Boeing's paint hangar in Everett, Washington.
For the new Dreamliner, Qantas updated its famous Flying Kangaroo livery.
In total, it took Boeing 250 liters of paint and more than four days to apply to the new livery.
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The Dreamliner also features windows that are 65% larger than its competitors, while its composite fuselage allows the cabin to be pressurized to mimic 6,000 feet of altitude. That, along with increased humidity in the cabin, air allows for a more comfortable flight.
Unlike other ultra-long-haul jets in the Qantas fleet, the Dreamliner will not have a first class cabin. Instead, it will have 42 Business Class suites,...
... 28 Premium Economy seats, and...
...166 Economy class seats. The new Boeing 787-9 will have room for 236 passengers.
The new Business Class suite features lie-flat seats that convert into 80" beds. In addition, each seat is equipped with a 16-inch entertainment screen, and a privacy screen.
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Business class passengers get to experience fine dining like this Neil Perry signature Zucchini flowers with goat cheese filling with watercress, tarragon, and tomato vinaigrette. All of this is served on china by Noritake.
In addition, suite passengers will get amenity kits designed by one of 16 Australian artists. Such as this one by Lucy Simpson and...
... This by Fred Fowler.
The new Premium Economy will get 38 inches of seat pitch and a new infotainment screen that's 25% larger than before.
The new seats are equipped with an ergonomic footrest and will have 9.5 inches of recline.
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Economy Class passengers will get 32 inches of seat pitch and a 12-inch infotainment screen along with a personal storage shelf and integrated mood light.
In addition, the Dreamliner will be equipped with two self-service bars, one in Business and one in Economy, where passengers can go for drinks and snacks.
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