Qantas Airlines

QANTAS

HISTORY

Qantas is the world's second oldest airline. It was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920 and is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. Qantas is recognised as one of the world's leading long distance airlines, having pioneered services from Australia to North America and Europe.

The Qantas story is inextricably linked with the development of civil aviation in Australia. It begins with fragile biplanes carrying one or two passengers in open cockpits and progresses to the new Airbus A380s flying some 450 people half way around the world in a day.

But, it is a story of human endeavor, not just machines. A few determined individuals overcame formidable obstacles to establish the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd (QANTAS). Supported by committed staff and loyal customers, the airline persevered through war and peace to serve the nation and build an enterprise. The Qantas story is about the people who have created its exciting and productive history - its staff, its customers and the excellence of its business partners and key suppliers...

The Qantas Group employs approximately 36,000 people and offers services across a network covering 151 destinations in 38 countries – 58 in Australia and 93 in other countries (including those covered by codeshare partners) in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas, Europe and Africa.

The future holds many challenges for Qantas - maintaining safe operations and world class product standards while building a viable and competitive position long term for the airline.


FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM

Membership Levels

Three membership tiers above the entry Bronze level – Silver, Gold and Platinum. Members can move up to the next level by accumulating the required Status credits (in addition to normal program points) which can be earned each time they fly on an eligible flight with Qantas, Jetstar, oneworld alliance airlines and Air Pacific (flights must include a minimum of four eligible flights with a Qantas, QantasLink or Jetstar flight number, each year). Each membership level offers particular privileges, including higher priority check-in, baggage allowances and, for Platinum and Gold members, complimentary Qantas Club membership. Eligible Frequent Flyer members also have access to oneworld lounges. The higher the membership status, the greater the privileges including additional points when flying on all Qantas, British Airways and American Airlines flights.

Booking Award Flights

Call 13 11 31 (Australia), 0800 101 500 (New Zealand) and +61 3 9658 5302 (outside Australia and New Zealand). An additional assisted award booking fee of 2,500 points per person applies to bookings made via the phones.

FIRST/Business CLASS

First Enjoy the freedom of luxury - Your complete Qantas travel experience extends from reservation to destination... More details	International Business Whether you are flying for business or pleasure you have the flexibility to choose how you spend your time... More details	Domestic Business We take all your business needs on board with extra privacy and space to relax or catch up on work...More details

First class lounge
New First class lounges in Sydney and Melbourne are now open. The Marc Newson designes lounges feature a resturant and chair-side dining with a menu created by Neil Perry, spa treatment rooms and showers, library and business facilities and a concierge service.