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# Qantas to end A380 service on 16-hour nonstop route
- URL: https://atthepointyend.com/qantas-to-end-a380-service-on-16-hour-nonstop-route/
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:37:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T12:37:13.000Z
- Description: Qantas is discontinuing a long-haul nonstop A380 service within the next month.
- Author: At The Pointy End
- Tags: #news, News & articles, Routes

Qantas is discontinuing a long-haul nonstop A380 service within the next month. The airline is withdrawing this ultra-long-haul route from its schedule, affecting passengers booked on the affected flights.

### What it means for you

If you hold bookings on this route, you will need to be rebooked or refunded. Qantas A380 premium cabin availability on this sector will disappear entirely. The airline may consolidate traffic onto other aircraft or routings, likely affecting seat availability and redemption options on this ultra-long-haul corridor.

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