About Qantas Airways

Australia’s largest airline, Qantas, has an impressive fleet size, flying to a vast number of destinations. Nicknamed 'the Flying Kangaroo', this airline is also highly regarded throughout the world.

Founded in 1920, Qantas is the world's third oldest airline. It began flying domestically between Queensland and Darwin. By 1935, international flights to Singapore were introduced and proved very popular. Qantas planes were subsequently used to help with Australia's war effort during World War 1.

In 2018, Qantas launched its Dreamliner service, providing the first non-stop flights from Perth to London, with a record-breaking journey time of 17 hours. It has since added several more long-haul flights to its schedule.

Qantas alone flies to 27 international destinations in 14 countries, although its additional subsidiary airlines fly to a great deal more.

Known for its superior first-class and business-class services, the airline was voted as the 8th best in the world in 2019.

IATA Code	QF
Airline Hub	Sydney Airport
Fleet Size	126
Number of Destinations	83
Airline Punctuality	‘8.3 out of 10’ rating
Alliance	Oneworld
Loyalty Program	Qantas Frequent Flyer
Inflight Magazine	Qantas Spirit of Australia
Airline Website	https://www.qantas.com/

Further information

Check-in information

Qantas offers Online, Mobile app, and Airport Check-in options:

Online check-in

● Domestic Flights: Check-in at least between 24 hours and 30 minutes before scheduled flight departure.

● International Flights: Check-in between 24 hours and 90 minutes before scheduled departure.

Airport Check-in Counter

● Domestic Flights: The airport check-in opens 45 minutes before scheduled flight departure.

● International Flights: Check-in at least two hours before scheduled departure.

Food on board

Qantas in-flight meals are pre-ordered. Passengers select from carefully selected meals during booking or via the Qantas App. Meals can be preordered or changed between 7 days and 12 hours before scheduled flight departure.

Chef Neil Perry cooks delicious in-flight meals, including special meals. First, Business and Premium Economy class passengers taste his meals.

Passengers should pre-order their special meals at least 24 hours before departure. Kosher dishes must be ordered at least 36 hours before flight departure.

Cabin classes

Qantas offers First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy Class, Economy Class for passengers’ selection.

First Class:

Enjoy a voyage of unsurpassed comfort and luxury in a lounge before your scheduled flight and indulge in a spa treatment in First Lounge Spa, if you are taking off from Melbourne or Sydney.

The cabin class comes with a subtle colored First Suite, equipped with an expansive controlled armchair for relaxation, in-seat massage, lighting, window shades, a world of in-flight entertainment, and more.

The A380 comes with a 212cm fully flat memory foam mattress, cotton woven throw, a pillow menu, and duvet for maximum comfort. The suite is fitted with a touch screen, USB port, noise-cancelling headphones, power access, and the latest technologies.

Business Class:

International Business

Explore International Business class onboard the Qantas Dreamliner B787-9. The cabin is fitted with state-of-art facilities such as Wi-Fi, wireless printing, shower amenities, LCD televisions, multiple USB and charging ports, and a selection of magazines and newspapers.

Passengers have access to the award-winning private Business Suite or Skybed, Signature Qantas pyjamas and stylish Qantas Curates amenity kits featuring ASPAR by Aurora skincare products.

Trans-Tasman Business:

This class is for flights between Australia and New Zealand. The premium features include luxurious wide leather seats with ergonomic design, extendable leg rest, access to International Business lounges, and endless on-demand in-flight options.

The B737 seat comes with a broader seat of up to 55.9cm (22 in). The A330’s come with Business Suites fitted with innovative seats that recline to fully-flat beds.

Domestic Business:

The features include luxurious wide leather seats and complimentary in-flight entertainment options. The B737-800 has an extendable leg rest, reclining seats, and luxurious leather ergonomic design.

Regional Business:

QantasLink takes passengers on the regional business class around Australia. Features include spacious Business seats onboard the B717 aircraft, with a seat pitch of 93.9cm (37 in), and spacious baggage compartments.

Premium Economy & Economy Class:

Passengers can enjoy the Premium Economy & Economy Cabins with the Dreamliner 787-9, fitted with an intimate and private cabin, extra legroom and wider seats, noise-cancelling headphones, and amenity kit on overnight flights.

Baggage information

Carry-on Baggage

All classes have a carry-on baggage allowance of 14 kg. For international and domestic flights, each item must not exceed 10 kg. Passengers are allowed to carry one hand luggage not weighing more than 7 kg on Dash 8 domestic services.

Checked Baggage

For international flight except North America and South America: Checked baggage allowance includes:

● Economy Class: 30kg (66lb) or 2 x 23kg (50lb) each

● Premium Economy Class: 40kg (88lb) or 2 x 23kg (50lb) each

● Business Class: 40kg (88lb) or 3 x 32kg (70lb) each

● First Class: 50kg (110lb) or 3 x 32kg (70lb) each