Qantas and Jetstar launch massive sales - and Western Sydney is the new bargain secret

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Who published it, and when

How it spread - 13 original reports, 17 reprints

1. Thu, 20 August 2026

   1 report
   • oberonreview.com.au00:47first to report
     Qantas and Jetstar launch massive sales - and Western Sydney is the new bargain secret

     Lock-in a year's travel with discounted seats from $34.

     4 reprints

     • queanbeyanage.com.au20 Aug, 00:47their copy
     • katherinetimes.com.au20 Aug, 00:47their copy
     • examiner.com.au20 Aug, 00:47their copy
     • therural.com.au20 Aug, 00:47their copy
2. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • moreechampion.com.au23:59edited after publishing
     Qantas reveals first lie-flat business suites for smaller narrowbody fleet

     previouslyThis is what flying Qantas business class will look like in the not-too-distant future

     First look at new suites for popular domestic and international routes.

     4 reprints

     • canberratimes.com.au26 Aug, 23:59their copy
     • gleninnesexaminer.com.au26 Aug, 23:59their copy
     • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au26 Aug, 23:59their copy
     • naroomanewsonline.com.au26 Aug, 23:59their copy
3. Fri, 28 August 2026

   1 report
   • rustourismnews.com11:33
     Qantas Puts Lie-Flat Business Beds on Single-Aisle Jets

     Qantas will introduce lie-flat Business Suites with privacy doors on its A321XLRs from 2028, transforming premium travel on longer narrowbody routes.

4. Tue, 1 September 2026

   1 report
   • ulladullatimes.com.au22:00
     The popular domestic flight up to 60% cheaper from Sydney's new airport

     Sydney vs Western Sydney: prices compared, route by route.

     1 reprint

     • edenmagnet.com.au1 Sept, 22:00their copy
5. Wed, 2 September 2026

   1 report
   • macleayargus.com.au07:00
     25 hours from Sydney to London: how to make Qantas's 'marathon' pleasant

     Almost everything hits the mark, with just a couple of hiccups.

     5 reprints

     • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au2 Sept, 07:00their copy
     • dungogchronicle.com.au2 Sept, 07:00their copy
     • wellingtontimes.com.au2 Sept, 07:00their copy
     • irrigator.com.au2 Sept, 07:00their copy
     • examiner.com.au2 Sept, 07:00their copy
6. Mon, 7 September 2026

   2 reports
   • travelweekly.com.au04:23
     QantasLink's first Embraer E190 touches down in Perth
   • illawarramercury.com.au22:00
     It's the beginning of the end for Qantas' superjumbo: so what's coming next?

     New planes have privacy doors, lie-flat seats and more space.

     3 reprints

     • muswellbrookchronicle.com.au7 Sept, 22:00their copy
     • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au7 Sept, 22:00their copy
     • northerndailyleader.com.au7 Sept, 22:00their copy
7. Tue, 15 September 2026

   1 report
   • thepointsguy.com19:00
     Qantas A380 business class from Los Angeles to Melbourne

     Qantas business class aboard the Airbus A380 jumbo jet remains one of the most comfortable ways to cross the Pacific. Here's how to book it as an award ticket.

8. Tue, 22 September 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories23:00
     Qantas’s New York-to-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ Flights to Take Off in 2028

     Qantas’s New York-to-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ Flights to Take Off in 2028 The New York Times Qantas to start selling tickets next year for its New York to Sydney nonstop flight CNBC Qantas non-stop flights from NYC to Sydney, Australia coming in 2028 as part of Project Sunrise ABC7 New York Qantas pushes ahead with new ultra-long flights despite high fuel prices Financial Times Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’ The Guardian

9. Wed, 23 September 2026

   4 reports
   • The Guardian World01:02edited after publishing
     Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’

     Due to take off in 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when the airline launches its second ultra long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time. The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project...

   • Die Zeit (Germany)04:31
     Ultralangstrecke: Mit XXL-Tanks: Qantas fliegt 2028 von Sydney nach New York
   • Index.hr (Croatia)09:49
     Aviokompanija Qantas najavila uvođenje izravnih letova između Sydneyja i New Yorka

     ZA LETOVE će se koristiti posebni zrakoplovi Airbus s dodatnim spremnicima goriva.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)14:10
     Uvodi se izravni let Sydney-New York. Trajat će i do 22 sata

     QANTAS uvodi izravne letove Sydney-New York od sredine 2028. u sklopu projekta 'Sunrise'.