Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme has reached a major milestone with the successful maiden test flight of its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, bringing non-stop flights between London and Australia’s east coast a step closer.

The development is set to have significant implications for business travel, offering UK-based travellers faster journeys, fewer stopovers and improved connectivity on one of the world's most important long-haul routes.

British Airways and Qantas are increasing capacity on key long-haul routes, helping to offset disruption and maintain critical global connectivity for business travel.

For UK organisations, these additional services provide greater flexibility and resilience, ensuring business travel can continue with minimal disruption despite ongoing operational challenges.