Qantas is the national airline of Australia and is by far the country’s largest. It was founded in 1920, making it the third oldest airline still in existence in the world. Headquartered in a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Qantas operates flights to more than 80 destinations around the globe, including six cities in the United States. The airline has a good reputation for customer service, and both its business class and first class experiences are consistently given positive reviews. Qantas is part of the Oneworld alliance along with the likes of British Airways and American Airlines, making it a great choice for frequent flyers to travel to Australia.
October 01, 2022
Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, Qantas operated more than 750 flights per week to a total of 117 destinations. As of 2022, its international schedule is being repopulated, with flights resuming to American, European, and Asian destinations. In the US, Qantas flies to and from Los Angeles, Honolulu, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco (resumes March 2023), and New York City (resumes June 2023). Elsewhere, Qantas flies to and from Bangkok, Delhi, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Rome (seasonal), Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Vancouver. Qantas has major hubs at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and secondary hubs at Brisbane Airport and Perth Airport.
Qantas runs the most popular frequent flyer program in Australia, with 12 million members. The joining fee is usually AU$99.50 ($63.50), but you can sometimes bag free membership.
You can earn Qantas Points by:
Booking flights with Qantas and partner airlines
Booking hotels and holidays
Spending through Qantas partners, which include Vodafone, cinemas, and popular online vendors
Spending money on Qantas credit cards
Qantas Points can be used on:
Free flights. The point cost of a flight is based on the distance and the type of fare. For instance, 8,000 points will buy you a one-way economy ticket on a flight of up to 600 miles. A return ticket between Sydney and Melbourne would cost 16,000 points.
Upgrades to business class
Qantas Club membership, offering lounge access at airports with complimentary refreshments, business facilities, Wi-Fi, and showers.
Free hotel stays and car rental vouchers
You’ll also earn Status Credits on flights, which contribute to you attaining and maintaining your Qantas Frequent Flyer status:
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Platinum One
The higher the tier, the more Status Bonuses you’ll earn, such as priority check-in, lounge access, extra baggage allowances, upgrades for you and your family members, seats with more legroom, etc.
The frequent flyer program is for individuals, while Australian-based businesses can sign up for Qantas Business Rewards, which allows them to earn Qantas Points and access discounts of up to 10% on the base fare.
Qantas offers up to four travel classes, with availability depending on the route. The amenities and perks offered in each class depend on the route and the aircraft.
Economy
Personal seat-back touch screen inflight entertainment system with more than 1,000 hours of content (international flights, some trans-Tasman and domestic flights)
Meals on long-haul flights, snacks on shorter flights
Amenity kits on some international flights
Premium Economy
Dedicated check-in counter, priority boarding lane and disembarkation access
Private cabin with dedicated cabin crew
Wider reclining seats with more legroom
Personal touch screen entertainment system and noise-canceling headphones
Complimentary glass of sparkling wine or a cocktail
Menu designed by Australian celebrity chef Neil Perry and served on tableware
Business
Priority check-in counter and dedicated boarding lane and disembarkation access
Complimentary access to Qantas Business or partner airline lounges in airports
Luxury seats with more room. Seats on international flights recline into a fully flat bed.
Personal on-demand inflight entertainment
Formal dining on tableware, with a menu designed by Neil Perry and wine and champagne to match, with advice from an on-board sommelier
Access to the upper deck lounge on the A380
Luxury amenity kits with pajamas and premium skincare products
Priority baggage handling
First
Dedicated check-in suite in Sydney and Melbourne
Access to First lounges and complimentary treatment in the First Lounge Spas in Sydney and Melbourne
Priority boarding access through a dedicated lane at any stage of the boarding process
Travel in your own suite, with an armchair-style seat, in-seat massage, inflight entertainment,
Restaurant-style dining with an à la carte menu designed by Neil Perry
Wines recommended by one of the airline’s “Sommeliers in the Sky”
Turn the suite into a luxury bedroom, with seats that recline fully flat and have premium bedding, including a memory foam mattress
Access to the upper deck lounge on the A380
Luxury amenity kit with pajamas and skincare products
Your checked and carry-on baggage allowances and extra fees depend on the type of flight (domestic, international), your fare type, and your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership tier.
Australian domestic flights
Carry-on: 14kg total, each piece must not exceed 10kg. Bags must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead locker (all classes)
Complimentary checked baggage: 1 piece up to 50lbs (Economy), 2 pieces up to 70lbs each (Business), more for frequent flyers in membership tiers Silver and above
Pre-purchase additional allowance: a maximum of 5 additional pieces, AU$50 ($32.50) per piece.
Excess baggage: charged at the airport. AU$100 ($65) for each extra piece, AU$50 ($32.50) heavy charge for each bag exceeding 50lbs
International flights
Carry-on: one piece up to 7kg (Economy); up to 14kg total, each piece must be under 10kg (First, Business, and Premium Economy)
Complimentary checked baggage: 66lb (Economy), 88lbs (Premium Economy and Business), 110lbs (First). Frequent flyers have higher by-weight allowances.
Pre-purchase additional allowance: usually charged by each additional 5kg (11lb) of weight and depending on destination.
· within Oceania: AU$70 ($45.60) per 11lbs
· between Australia and Asia: AU$122 ($79) per 11lbs.
· between Australia and Europe or South Africa: AU$280 ($182) per 11lbs.
· between Australia and the Americas: AU$225 or $150 (depending on starting locations) per piece up to 70lbs
Excess baggage: charged at the airport, usually based on each additional kg
· within Oceania: AU$20 ($13) per kg (2.2lbs)
· between Australia and Asia: AU$35 ($32) per kg
· between Asia and London: AU$60 ($39) per kg
· between Australia and Europe or South Africa: AU$80 ($52) per kg
· to the Americas: AU$300 ($195) for each extra piece
· from the Americas: US$200 for each extra piece
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