Qantas news
Keep up to date with the latest flying news from Qantas across our network, fleet, customer experience and more.
What's new
New digital Australia Travel Declaration
We’re piloting a new digital Australia Travel Declaration in the Qantas App to make travel even easier. Eligible passengers travelling on select routes will be the first to experience the fast-tracked arrival process with the pilot expanding to more international destinations in early 2025.
Explore the new look A330
Your first look at the refreshed A330-200 Economy cabin has landed. Experience next-generation comfort seats and 4K OLED 13.3" entertainment touchscreens with Bluetooth audio connectivity when flying to international destinations like Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo from late 2025.
More Classic Flight Rewards with Oman Air
You now have access to more Classic Flight Rewards to new destinations thanks to our new partnership with Oman Air. With a modern fleet of A330, 787 Dreamliner and B737 aircraft, Oman Air connects effortlessly to 44 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
Explore more of Africa with new codeshare partner Airlink
Fly between Australia and South Africa with Qantas then connect onwards with our new codeshare partner Airlink to nine destinations including Cape Town, Durban and Kruger National Park. Plus, you'll earn Qantas Points and Status Credits across the entire journey.
Network
Qantas adds Palau to network
You can now book flights from Brisbane to Palau, operated by our 737 aircraft, commencing from 7 December 2024. The new route will offer Qantas customers the opportunity to discover a pristine paradise made up of over 300 islands, renowned for its world-class diving and rich culture.
More seats to the United States
We’re introducing more capacity and additional premium seats for customers travelling between Australia and the United States. From February 2025, flights between Melbourne and Dallas-Fort Worth will increase to four per week, offering more choice and connectivity with our partner, American Airlines. From August 2025, our flights between Sydney and Dallas will be operated by a mix of A380 and 787 aircraft, while flights between Brisbane and Los Angeles will see the re-introduction of our 787 aircraft on the route.
Say aloha to our Melbourne – Honolulu service
From early May 2025, Qantas will launch direct flights from Melbourne to Honolulu, operating three times per week with an Airbus A330 aircraft. The new service will boost capacity to the USA by adding more than 40,000 seats per year to the Hawaiian capital, in addition to the existing Sydney to Honolulu services with Qantas and Jetstar, which collectively operate eight times per week.
New flights taking off to Vanuatu
We are now flying three times a week between Brisbane and Port Vila, using our Boeing 737 aircraft. Less than three hours from Brisbane and renowned for its rich Indigenous culture, pristine beaches, vibrant marine life and adventure activities, Vanuatu is one of the most magical destinations on Australia’s doorstep.
Fleet
New Superjumbo route and codeshare to Africa
The first ever A380 flights between Australia and South Africa have taken off. With an extra 130,000 seats per year and the reintroduction of First Class and double the capacity of Premium Economy seats, Qantas is substantially expanding its network into South Africa. The announcement follows a new codeshare partnership with Johannesburg-based carrier Airlink.
Arriving soon – Qantas Airbus A321XLR
Landing in April 2025, discover the Qantas A321XLR Business and Economy cabins. Designed for your comfort, the spacious cabin and innovative features ensure you’ll arrive at your destination relaxed and recharged.
Your experience
New menus, now boarding
From triple choc brownie cookies to smoked salmon bagels, we’ve refreshed our domestic menu with close to 70 delicious new menu items to enjoy. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, find even more variety when flying in Economy and Business. New snacks are also available which means you can tuck into focaccia with chorizo, pesto and bell peppers, cottage cheese & spinach samosas, and more.
Changes to nut, dairy and gluten-free meals
We’ve made some important changes to our nut, dairy and gluten-free meals served onboard. If you have dietary needs, you may need to update your meal preference before your next flight in Manage booking at least 24 hours before your departure.
Flight research takes off
The University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre is working in partnership with Qantas to develop and test strategies to mitigate jetlag on ultra-long-haul flights. Eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members travelling on long-haul flights may be invited to participate in the exciting research project.
Qantas unveils new Broome Regional Lounge
Qantas customers travelling through regional Western Australia will soon enjoy an enhanced airport experience with the development of its new Broome Regional Lounge. Due to open in December 2024, the new space will be double the capacity of the existing lounge.
Community and sustainability
Qantas Regional Grants in action
This year, 28 regional charities and community groups are receiving a combination of cash, flights and marketing support. The grants are already being put to great use, making a real difference in regional communities across Australia.
Release of the Qantas Group Sustainability Report
The Qantas Group has released its Sustainability Report outlining the progress the national carrier has made over the past 12 months. The report provides detailed disclosures on the Group’s performance against a range of measures.
Spotlight on sustainability: What is SAF?
Did you know that used cooking oil could help to power the engines of some of our planes? Find out more about how Sustainable Aviation Fuel is produced and what role it could play in achieving our emissions reduction targets.
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Disclaimer: * Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on Eligible Flights with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Member Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. For full details see the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions and Airline Earning Tables