Sydney WorldPride 2023

As the official airline partner for Sydney WorldPride, we are preparing to take off from Los Angeles on 22 February and bring members of the LGBTQI+ community direct to the glamour and glitz of the Harbour City for WorldPride.

The dedicated flight features live entertainment, special edition amenities and surprises along the way for an extraordinary journey to Sydney:

• One general admission ticket to the sold out Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert on 24 February featuring Kylie Minogue, Charlie XCX and Jessica Mauboy^
• Exclusive pre-flight entertainment for all passengers in the Qantas Los Angeles First Lounge, headlined by popular singer and musician G Flip with special DJ performances
• MECCA MAX will host an inflight makeup masterclass at 40,000 feet, to help passengers get party ready for the arrival celebrations at Sydney Airport.
• Onboard entertainment from Australian comedian Joel Creasey, live inflight drag performances, special edition 'Rainbow Roo' PJs and an exclusive menu designed by Australian chef, Neil Perry, Qantas Director of Food, Beverage & Service
• Inflight movies, music and content curated for the LGBTQI+ community
• A range of special extras including complimentary breakfast for two, welcome amenities and hotel credits on selected premium rooms offered by Marriott Bonvoy

We are proud to operate this flight with members of the Qantas Illuminate network - a community of Qantas LGBTQI+ employees and their allies.

This flight is net zero emissions with 100% emissions carbon offset.

As the national carrier, we have a proud history of supporting diversity and inclusivity. We have a long-standing relationship with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, supporting the LGBTQI+ community and playing an active role as a leading Australian organisation that supports equality.

We are proud to have our employees participate in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade for over 25 years, be a long-term partner of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) and our ongoing support for hosting WorldPride 2023 in Sydney. We celebrate our LGBTQI+ people, allies and the broader the LGBTQI+ community.

At Qantas, we value our people’s diverse lived experiences and believe that our inclusive culture contributes to our strength and success. Our diversity helps us to understand our customers, make better decisions and get things done safely. We aim to build a safe and inclusive culture by championing equity and celebrating diversity; to ensure every employee feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification.

We established the Qantas Group Illuminate employee network to facilitate communication between our LGBTQI+ employees and their allies. The group fosters a community free from bullying, harassment and discrimination for all employees through additional information, support, contacts and advocacy across the business.

On behalf of our employees and customers, Qantas was a vocal supporter of the 2017 Marriage Equality campaign.