Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), they have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service.
Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia.
Travel classes and legroom
First Class
- Dedicated check-in
- Qantas First Lounge
- Lie-flat beds
- Restaurant-style dining experience including an 8-course tasting menu onboard
- Snacks and light meals on demand
- 10.4" touch screen with noise cancelling headphones
- Pyjamas and slippers
Business
- Dedicated check-in
- International Business Lounge
- Skybed
- Your choice of dining times
- In-flight 'help yourself' bar
- 10.4" touch screen with noise cancelling headphones
Premium Economy
- World Airline Awards 'Best Premium Economy 2010'
- Priority check-in
- In-arm entertainment screen with 8.4" monitor and noise cancelling headphones
- Complimentary pre take-off Champagne
- On demand snacks
Economy Class
- Heart Foundation tick approved meals (healthier option)
- 6.4" entertainment screen
In-flight entertainment
- On demand movies
- On demand TV programmes
- Radio and audio booksÂ
- Games
- Radio channels
- Lonely Planet interactive destination guides
- Language tutorials
- Dedicated Kids Zone
- Duty free shopping
- Qantas The Australian Way — award-winning magazine