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.

The Qantas A380 by Airbus has arrived. This spectacular aircraft is quieter than today’s largest jets, and at the leading edge of fuel efficiency per passenger. Qantas’ A380 is like no other. Qantas has drawn on years of experience in customer service, design and innovation to create an unprecedented level of style and comfort.

Intercontinental A380 Fleet:

•  6 aircraft - as at July 2010
•  3 more arriving in the coming months
•  A380 fleet will grow to 20 aircrafts

Alliances

•  oneworld® - winner of 2010 Skytrax World’s Best Airline Alliance Award

Accolades

•  Good Design Award for Skybed - 2004
•  Australian Design Award for Skybed - 2004
•  World’s Best Premium Economy - 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards  World’s Best Premium Economy Seat - 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards
•  Good Design Award for A380 First Suite - 2009
•  Australian International Design Award for Sydney First Lounge - 2008
•  Australian International Design Award for A380 Economy seat - 2009
•  Best Overall Inflight Entertainment - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006
•  Best First Class Cellar; Best First Class Red, Best First Class Fortified and Best presented Wine List - 2009 Cellars in the Sky Awards

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.

Key A380 Destinations

•  London (LHR)
•  Singapore (SIN)
•  Los Angeles (LAX)

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.

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Business Class

Intercontinental A380 Fleet

•  6 aircraft - as at July 2010
•  3 more arriving in the coming months
•  A380 fleet will grow to 20 aircraft

Cab Specifications

•  72 forward facing seats
•  2 - 2 - 2 configuration (located on upper deck)
•  Onboard Business Lounge

Seat Specifications

•  A380 SkyBed - Reclines to a fully flat bed
•  Bed length - over 200cm (up to 80") - the longest flat bed in A380 Business
•  Enhanced built-in massage and lumbar system
•  Electronic privacy divider in every seat

Transfers/ Chauffeur

•  Qantas Drive - a luxury chauffeured transfer service to and from selected airports (additional cost)
•  Qantas Valet Parking - airport parking (additional cost)

Dining

•  Complete flexibility in dining
•  Menu created in conjunction with leading Australian restaurateur - Neil Perry
•  Choice from room service-style breakfast to a multi-course restaurant-style dinner
•  A ‘dine later’ option or an ‘express meal’
•  Refreshments available on request
•  Noritake and Alessi tableware designed by Marc Newson
•  Self-service bar
•  Continous refreshment service offered by cabin crew
•  Selection of award-winning wines

Entertainment

•  Touch-screen 12.1" in-arm, personal widescreen
•  Over 1000 on-demand entertainment options, including new-release, classic or art-house movies, TV programs and PC-style games
•  Extensive audio selection
•  Lonely Planet destination guides and more

Clubs & Lounges

•  Complimentary access to exclusive Qantas Business Lounges across the domestic and international network
•  Access to partner lounges
•  Variety of fresh menus at Sydney & Melbourne International Business Lounges
•  Signature hot dishes delivered chairside during breakfast, lunch & dinner meal times
•  New level of personalised service

Extras

•  Noise-cancelling headsets
•  Complimentary Peter Morrissey pyjamas on selected international flights
•  Designer amenity kit, with designer products, socks, eyeshades and a dental kit
•  Sheet backed blanket and soft pillow
•  Each seat equipped with power outlet and USB port
•  In-seat telephone with reply SMS functionality
•  Onboard Business Lounge:
• - Features sofa, reading material and refreshments
  - Equipped with 56cm (23") LCD screen perfect for displaying presentations
  - Perfect as an impromptu meeting room
•  Dedicated check-in
•  Priority boarding and disembarkation
•  Priority baggage delivery

Loyalty Programs

•  Qantas Frequent Flyer Program
•  Over 7 million members
•  Rewards members for flying & shopping with over 220 partners including oneworld partner airlines, cars, hotels and much more