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News and updates
A personal reminder of Qantas’ commitment to safety
The little thing that caught my attention and respect on a recent Qantas flight.
Dec 4, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Qantas Launches Economy Plus
Listening to their customers, Qantas have today announced Qantas Economy Plus, a new cabin product with extra legroom seating and priority boarding
Nov 6, 2025
Airline Ratings
Project Sunrise Milestone Moment
The fuselage, wings, tail section and landing gear are now together in Qantas's Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR
Nov 6, 2025
Airline Ratings
Qantas Safety Academy Enrolments Open
Enrolments are now open for the Qantas Group Safety Academy designed to support safety leaders across all industries. An exciting initiative
Oct 27, 2025
Airline Ratings
Qantas A321 XLR First Flight Takes Off
Qantas is celebrating the launch of its newest aircraft today, with its first two next-generation Airbus A321XLR aircraft taking off this morning
Sep 24, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Qantas, Qatar, Singapore Dominate in Longest Flights
the 10 longest flights in the world are dominated by Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Qatar
Sep 4, 2025
Airline Ratings
Qantas vs Hawaiian Airlines: Who Offers the Best Value on Flights to Hawaii Now That Jetstar’s Gone?
Jetstar is pulling out of the Sydney–Honolulu route. How do Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines now compare on price, comfort, baggage, and onboard service? We tell you who to choose and when
May 20, 2025
Sharon Petersen
This isn’t just recovery—it’s next-gen aviation in motion - Qantas are taking the lead
From the commercial success of Perth-Europe flights to the growing demand for premium cabins on transpacific routes, Qantas is positioning itself for a new and very exciting era of aviation. This isn’t just recovery—it’s next-gen aviation in motion.
Apr 7, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Cabin Class Awards for 2025
The 2025 AirlineRatings World’s Best Airline Cabin Class Awards have recognized the top performers across Business Class, First Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. These awards highlight the airlines that offer the highest levels of comfort, service, and value for travellers within each cabin class.
Feb 8, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Qantas' 10 Uniforms Through History and There is a New One Coming
Qantas has unveiled just 10 designs throughout its history. See the 10 designs here as they prepare for a new uniform coming in 2027
Jan 30, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Qantas Engineers Escalate Strike Action
A significant disruption to Qantas operations looms as hundreds of line maintenance engineers prepare to strike on Friday, December 13th. The industrial action, spanning major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, is a direct response to ongoing wage negotiations that have reached a stalemate.
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Petersen
My farewell flight on the Boeing 717
Just days before the airline made their final 717 boarding call, I flew on the venerable type between Sydney and Canberra.
Oct 29, 2024
Chris Frame
Australia Farewells The Amazing Douglas Twin-Jet
Australia has farewelled the amazing Douglas Aircraft Company’s DC-9 twin-jet and its later variants the MD80, MD95 and finally the Boeing 717.
Oct 24, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Qantas To Upgrade Some A330-200s
Qantas has unveiled new economy seats with larger entertainment screens that will feature across the airline’s Airbus A330s which operate international flights to Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo as part of a major refurbishment program.
Oct 24, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Qantas Announces 20 Million Reward Seats
Qantas Frequent Flyer members will soon have access to more than 20 million reward seats with the upcoming launch of Classic Plus on domestic flights.
Oct 24, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Flying First Class On A Health Kick
So, I am on a health kick and am flying around the world over 14 days with business and giving lectures so how am I going to survive with all the temptations of food and wines at the front end.
Sep 30, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Qantas Operates A380s To South Africa
Qantas has launched Airbus A380 flight to Johannesburg, the first time the national carrier has operated the super jumbo to Africa.
Sep 30, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Qantas Launches New US Advert Campaign
Qantas has unveiled a new brand campaign in the North American market as demand for travel between the US and Australia continues to grow.
Sep 27, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Qantas Engineers To Strike
Qantas Engineers’ Alliance, have announced a series of rolling strikes that will start on Thursday to support the union’s call for increased wages.
Sep 25, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas
Thomas Dubunks Airfare Increase Claims
Geoffrey Thomas debunks airfare claims
Sep 17, 2024
Geoffrey Thomas