Qantas news
Keep up to date with the latest flying news from Qantas across our network, fleet, customer experience and more.
What's new
‘Twas the flight before Christmas, with double Qantas Points
To make this season extra festive, Qantas Frequent Flyers will earn double Qantas Points when flying on our two Christmas planes this December.
Classic Plus Flight Rewards now available, Australia and beyond
With over 20 million reward seats to choose from across our international and domestic network, you can now fly to every Qantas destination with Classic Plus Flight Rewards. Enjoy widespread availability, including in peak travel periods, plus discounted fares during sales.
New way to access help and support
It’s now even easier to access a range of help and support features from us. You can now track the status of your support cases, claim missing points, and make reimbursement claims directly through the app.
New digital Australia Travel Declaration
We're working with the Australian Government to pilot a new digital Australian 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.
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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 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.
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.
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
Joining forces for reef restoration
Our partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation helped Boats4Corals launch last month in the Cairns region. The project sees the reef community come together to collaborate on the Coral IVF restoration technique.
Celebrate our new partnership with 1 million Qantas Points
Qantas has partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia to promote water safety ahead of summer. Complete our Beach Passport course on basic water safety you’ll earn 150 Qantas Points for completing it and go into the drawer to win 1 million Qantas Points.
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.
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Important information
Disclaimer: + Double Qantas Points will be automatically awarded to Qantas Frequent Flyer members travelling on an eligible flight between 12.01am (AEDT) 1 December 2024 and 11.59pm (AEDT) 31 December 2024. Your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must have been included at the time of booking to earn double Qantas Points. This bonus offer applies to travel taken by Qantas Frequent Flyers of all ages. Qantas Frequent Flyer members who are travelling on a Classic Flight Reward or a Classic Plus Flight Reward are not eligible for the Double Points offer. Double Qantas Points will not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See Airline Earning Table for details. This offer is not transferable. Eligible members do not have to register for this offer. An Eligible Flight for the purpose of this promotion means Qantas-operated flights: Dash-8 Q400 (plane registration VH-QON) and Boeing 737 (plane registration VH-VZX). Double Qantas Points will be credited up to eight weeks after travel. Full or part travel of an itinerary is eligible only if you travel within the promotional dates as listed above. Double Qantas Points are based on the Base Rate which applies, or the Minimum Points Guarantee, if applicable, and for the purpose of this promotion, does not include any Status Bonus that may apply for tier members. Double Qantas Points may be earned on multiple eligible flights made during the promotion period if travel is on the eligible aircraft detailed above. Flights are subject to availability and any applicable fare conditions.
Disclaimer: ± Classic Plus Flight Rewards are available to all Qantas destinations across our domestic and international network. Reward seats are subject to availability. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) by an Accepted Payment Card or Qantas Points in addition to the points required on Classic Plus Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit Classic Plus Flight Rewards
Disclaimer: ^ Flights subject to government and regulatory approval. Schedule is subject to change.
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