Historic Perth-London flight opens 'new era of travel'Qantas' new non-stop Perth-London route is returning to Western Australia after its maiden flight to Europe, and passengers are in for a bonus on landing. The 17-hour Qantas Dreamliner service is now the fastest way to travel to Australia from Europe. READ MORE:* 8 ways to pass the time on an 18 hour flight* Qantas' 20-hour flight: Can planes actually fly for that long? Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said the direct flight would change the way people travel between Europe and Australia. "This historic flight opens up a new era of travel," he said in a statement on Sunday.

Source: Stuff March 25, 2018 19:18 UTC