Qantas

Q: What are Qantas's airline codes?

Qantas's IATA code is QF , its ICAO code is QFA , and its callsign is QANTAS .

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Qantas is the flag carrier of Australia and a founding member of oneworld. This guide covers its hubs, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Qantas Frequent Flyer and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 104
Destinations: SYD, MEL, BNE, PER
Hubs: oneworld
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The airline

About Qantas

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Qantas before travel.

Official name: Qantas Airways Limited
Callsign: QANTAS
Country: Australia
Founded: 1920
Head office: Qantas Centre, Mascot, Sydney, Australia
Alliance: oneworld (founding member)
Frequent-flyer program: Qantas Frequent Flyer
Official website: qantas.com

Qantas is the flag carrier of Australia, founded on 16 November 1920 in Winton, Queensland, as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. It is headquartered at the Qantas Centre in Mascot, Sydney, and is a founding member of the oneworld alliance. Qantas Airways Limited also heads the Qantas Group, which includes the low-cost carrier Jetstar and the regional airline QantasLink.

Its hubs are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. From there Qantas and QantasLink serve more than 60 destinations across Australia and about 35 international destinations in New Zealand, the Pacific, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe, including a Sydney–Auckland–New York service.

The mainline fleet of about 140 aircraft is made up of Airbus A380, A330 and A321XLR jets, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Boeing 737-800s, while QantasLink operates regional jets and turboprops.

Network

Where Qantas flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season, and some routes, such as Rome and Paris, are seasonal. Some flights sold with a QF flight number are operated by Jetstar, oneworld members or codeshare partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Australia

An extensive domestic network linking Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Cairns, the Gold Coast and regional towns, many of them served by QantasLink.

New Zealand and the Pacific

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown, plus Nouméa, Port Vila, Apia, Honiara and Port Moresby.

Asia

Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manila and Bali.

The Americas

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas/Fort Worth, Honolulu and New York JFK (via Auckland) in the United States, Vancouver in Canada and Santiago in Chile.

Europe and Africa

London Heathrow, seasonal Paris and Rome flights, and Johannesburg.

Aircraft

Qantas fleet

The Qantas mainline fleet combines long-haul widebodies with Boeing 737s and new Airbus A321XLRs on domestic routes. QantasLink operates a separate regional fleet. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A380

The double-deck aircraft, used on long-haul routes such as Singapore, Dallas/Fort Worth and Johannesburg.

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe and South America.

Airbus A330-200 and A330-300

Domestic transcontinental routes and medium-haul flights to Asia and the Pacific.

Airbus A321XLR

New narrow-body aircraft on domestic routes.

Boeing 737-800

Domestic and trans-Tasman routes and shorter international flights.

QantasLink

Regional jets and turboprops, including Airbus A220s, on domestic and regional routes.

On board

Qantas cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

First

Offered on the Airbus A380.

Business

Lie-flat seats on the A380, 787-9 and A330 on international routes, with a Business cabin on most domestic aircraft.

Premium Economy

Offered on the A380 and 787-9, with more space than Economy.

Economy

The standard cabin. Fare type affects baggage, changes and seat selection.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Qantas baggage allowances depend on the route, the cabin, the fare and Qantas Frequent Flyer or oneworld status. Check your booking for the allowance that applies.

Carry-on

On international flights, Economy passengers can bring one overhead bag and one personal item, up to 7 kg (15 lb) in total; First, Business and Premium Economy passengers can bring more. Overhead bags can measure up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in), including wheels and handles. Domestic allowances are different.

Checked baggage

Checked allowances vary by route, cabin, fare and status, and are shown in your booking.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Qantas baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on qantas.com or the Qantas App opens 24 hours before departure. It closes 30 minutes before Australian domestic flights and 90 minutes before international flights. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the Qantas App as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, immigration. Airport check-in for Qantas international flights closes 60 minutes before departure.

Lounges

Qantas operates First, Business and Qantas Club lounges at its hubs and at other airports in Australia and abroad, plus regional lounges. Access depends on cabin, Qantas Frequent Flyer or oneworld status, Qantas Club membership and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Qantas Frequent Flyer is Qantas's loyalty program. Members earn Qantas Points on Qantas, Jetstar, oneworld and partner flights and with partner businesses, and redeem them for flights and upgrades. Status tiers are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Qantas's official services:

Qantas website

qantas.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Qantas App

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

Qantas airports

Qantas runs a four-hub network in Australia. International and domestic flights often use different terminals at the same airport, so check the terminal on your booking before you arrange a transfer.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport Hub

SYD · Sydney

Qantas's main hub and head-office city. International flights use Terminal 1 and Qantas domestic flights use Terminal 3.