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Qantas (Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services) is Australia's flag carrier and the world's oldest continuously operating airline, founded on 16 November 1920 in Winton, Queensland. Headquartered in Sydney at Mascot, adjacent to Sydney Airport, Qantas carries over 50 million passengers annually and holds approximately 60% of the Australian domestic market.

As a founding member of the Oneworld alliance, Qantas offers seamless connectivity to over 1,000 destinations through partners including American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines. The airline is nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo" after its iconic kangaroo logo, which first appeared in 1944.

Qantas holds an exceptional safety record. The airline has not had a fatal accident since 1951 and has never lost a jet aircraft. Qantas has been named the world's safest airline by AirlineRatings.com multiple times, consistently ranking among the top 3 globally.

Fleet: Qantas operates a modern fleet including Airbus A380s, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, Airbus A330s, Boeing 737s, and Airbus A320s. The airline has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul routes launching in 2027.

Carry-On Allowance

Personal Item (free on all fares):

• 1 personal item included for all passengers
• Examples: Handbag, laptop bag, small backpack
• Must fit under the seat in front

Cabin Bag (overhead bin):

Class	Pieces	Weight (each)	Dimensions
Economy	1 piece	7 kg (15 lbs)	56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in)
Premium Economy	2 pieces	7 kg each	56 x 36 x 23 cm each
Business	2 pieces	7 kg each	56 x 36 x 23 cm each
First	2 pieces	7 kg each	56 x 36 x 23 cm each

Alternative Option (Domestic): Instead of 1 standard bag, domestic passengers may bring 2 smaller bags:

• Combined weight: 14 kg (31 lbs) maximum
• Each bag: 10 kg (22 lbs) maximum
• Dimensions: 48 x 34 x 23 cm (19 x 13 x 9 in) each

Dash 8 Regional Aircraft: Reduced allowance on QantasLink Dash 8 flights:

• 1 small bag: 7 kg, 48 x 34 x 23 cm maximum

Important: Carry-on weight limits are strictly enforced on Qantas. Weigh your bag before arriving at the airport.

Checked Baggage - Australian Domestic

Class	Bags Included	Weight per Bag	Max Dimensions
Economy	1 bag	23 kg (50 lbs)	140 cm (55 in) linear
Premium Economy	2 bags	23 kg each	140 cm linear
Business	2 bags	32 kg (70 lbs) each	140 cm linear

Checked Baggage - International

To/From Europe, Asia, New Zealand (excluding Americas):

Class	Bags Included	Weight per Bag
Economy	1 bag	30 kg (66 lbs)
Premium Economy	2 bags	32 kg (70 lbs) each
Business	2 bags	32 kg each
First	3 bags	32 kg each

To/From the Americas (USA, Canada, South America):

Class	Bags Included	Weight per Bag
Economy	2 bags	23 kg (50 lbs) each
Premium Economy	2 bags	32 kg each
Business	2 bags	32 kg each
First	3 bags	32 kg each

Size Limits:

• International: 158 cm (62 in) linear maximum
• Domestic: 140 cm (55 in) linear maximum
• No single bag may exceed 32 kg (70 lbs) regardless of class or route

Additional Baggage Fees

Route	Fee
Australian Domestic	A$130 (~US$82) per additional piece
Domestic Overweight (23-32 kg)	A$50 (~US$32) per bag
Australia to NZ/New Caledonia/PNG	A$20 per kg over allowance
To Americas	A$300 (~US$190) per extra piece
From Americas	US$200 per extra piece

Maximum Total: Your checked baggage allowance, plus any additional baggage purchased, cannot exceed 65 kg (143 lbs) per person.

Frequent Flyer Baggage Benefits

Status	Economy Allowance
Qantas Club / Silver	42 kg (92 lbs)
Gold	46 kg (101 lbs)
Platinum / Platinum One	50 kg (110 lbs)

Combined Ticket Rule

If international and domestic flights are on the same ticket, international baggage allowances apply to domestic segments. For separate tickets connecting within the same calendar day, international allowances are typically accepted on both flights.

Special Items

Item	Fee	Notes
Golf clubs	Standard bag fee	Counts as 1 checked bag
Skis/Snowboard	Standard bag fee	Counts as 1 checked bag
Surfboard	Standard bag fee	Counts as 1 checked bag
Bicycle	Standard bag fee	Must be properly packed
Car seat	Free	Gate-check available
Stroller	Free	Gate-check available
Wheelchair/Mobility aids	Free	No charge
CPAP machine	Free	Doesn't count as carry-on

Power Banks (from December 2025)

• Maximum 2 power banks per passenger in carry-on
• Each power bank: maximum 160 watt-hours
• Must be easily accessible during flight
• Cannot be used or charged onboard
• Not permitted in checked baggage

Fees as of January 2025. Verify at qantas.com/baggage.

First Class (A380 only)

Feature	Details
Aircraft	Airbus A380 (14 suites)
Configuration	1-1-1 on main deck front
Seat Width	22" (56 cm)
Bed Length	78" (198 cm) fully flat
Suite Features	Fully enclosed private suite with partition
Screen	Large personal entertainment screen
Dining	Multi-course meals, Dom Perignon champagne
Amenities	Pajamas, amenity kit, noise-cancelling headphones
Lounge Access	Qantas First Lounge

Note: First Class is available only on A380 routes: Sydney-Los Angeles, Sydney-London (via Singapore), Melbourne-Los Angeles, Sydney-Dallas.

Business Class

Feature	Boeing 787-9	Airbus A380	Airbus A330
Configuration	1-2-1	1-2-1	1-2-1 / 2-2-2
Seats	42	70	28-36
Seat Pitch	46-60" (117-152 cm)	78" (198 cm)	55-78" (140-198 cm)
Seat Width	23-24" (58-61 cm)	21.5" (55 cm)	21.5-23" (55-58 cm)
Bed Length	80" (203 cm) lie-flat	Fully lie-flat	Fully lie-flat
Direct Aisle	Yes	Yes	Yes (1-2-1 config)
Screen	16" touchscreen	16.5"	11-16"

Business Class Features:

• Fully flat bed on all long-haul aircraft
• Direct aisle access on most configurations
• Neil Perry-designed dining (Rockpool Group)
• Premium Australian wine selection curated by sommeliers
• Amenity kit with Australian skincare products
• Qantas Business Lounge access

Premium Economy

Feature	Boeing 787-9	Airbus A380	Airbus A330
Configuration	2-3-2	2-3-2	2-3-2
Seats	28	60	21
Seat Pitch	38" (97 cm)	38-42" (97-107 cm)	38" (97 cm)
Seat Width	20.5" (52 cm)	19.5" (50 cm)	19.5" (50 cm)
Recline	9"	9"	8"
Screen	12-14" HD touchscreen	12" touchscreen	11"
Power	USB and AC at every seat	USB and AC	USB and AC

Premium Economy Features:

• Enhanced meal service with ceramic crockery
• Amenity kit on long-haul flights
• Priority boarding
• Dedicated cabin crew
• Two carry-on bags allowed
• Increased checked baggage allowance

Economy

Feature	Widebody (787/A380/A330)	Domestic (737/A320)
Configuration	3-3-3 (787) / 3-4-3 (A380) / 2-4-2 (A330)	3-3
Seat Pitch	31-32" (79-81 cm)	30-31" (76-79 cm)
Seat Width	17-18" (43-46 cm)	17" (43 cm)
Recline	5-6"	3-4"
Screen	Seatback entertainment	Streaming to device
Power	USB at every seat	USB available

Economy Features:

• Complimentary meals on international flights
• Complimentary snacks and beverages on domestic flights
• Qantas Entertainment app streaming
• Blanket and pillow on long-haul flights

WiFi

Domestic Flights:

• Fast, free WiFi on Boeing 737 and select A330 aircraft
• Strong enough for video streaming
• Available on most domestic routes

International Flights:

• Rolling out across the network through 2025-2027
• Currently available on routes to New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore
• Free over Australian airspace

Entertainment

Qantas Entertainment:

• Seatback screens on international widebody aircraft
• Streaming to personal devices on domestic flights (download Qantas App)
• 1,500+ hours of content
• New movie releases, TV series, music, podcasts
• Kids' entertainment channel