Qantas has unveiled the first look at its international business lounge refurbishment in Sydney as the arms race for better premium flying experiences continues.

The new Sydney business lounge won’t be completed for more than a year but in New Zealand, the carrier’s refurbished Auckland international lounge would be open in time for Christmas travel, it said.

The Sydney International Business Lounge will feature a 150-square-metre outdoor terrace overlooking the tarmac “in a nod to pre-flight wellness” for passengers on the ultra-long haul Project Sunrise flights, due to begin in 2027.

The terrace will give passengers “the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and natural light before boarding”. Project Sunrise flights, using purpose-built Airbus A350s, are expected to fly non-stop for more

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