In January 2027, British Airways is launching brand-new flights from London Heathrow Airport straight to Melbourne - aka the city that crowned best on the planet right now. BA's new route starts on January 9 2027, so there's still plenty of time to save up.
Airlines use careful crew management to keep flight attendants alert throughout the journey, staffing these flights with extra crew members who rotate through scheduled rest breaks in hidden compartments, ensuring some attendants are always available in the cabin while others recharge. This rotation system allows the crew to maintain the high level of attentiveness needed for passenger service and emergency response on ultra-long flights.