Qantas is an acronym for Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. It is one of the world's longest-flying airlines (it first took to the skies in 1920) and one of the most highly rated. From London, Qantas flies "Down Under" to Melbourne and Sydney. The new A380, the "super jumbo", is being introduced on selected flights from Sydney to Singapore and London.
www.qantas.com.au
The global deals section of Qantas's home page highlights the latest specials departing from London Heathrow. If you enter your fixed travel dates into the booking engine, you will see a page of fares, some with "hurry" beside it showing how many seats are left on a particular flight on a particular day. If your travel dates are flexible, the booking engine will return a calendar full of dates for the period chosen. There's also an option to choose the previous or next 14 days to find the cheapest flights.
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Check-in opens three hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before take-off.
Hand luggage: Economy flyers are allowed one piece up to 7kg. First/Business and Premium Economy flyers are allowed two pieces, each one weighing no more than 7kg. Adults accompanying infants are allowed a collapsible buggy or carry basket or bassinet and food and nappies for the flight.
Checked: Economy and Premium Economy flyers are permitted to bring 23kg in checked luggage. Business-Class passengers' baggage allowance is 30kg and First-Class flyers can bring 40kg.
Excess: $50 (Australian dollars - about £24) per kilogramme.
Pre-assigned at the booking stage. Travellers can request an aisle or window seat by going to the "manage your booking" page.
Depends on the fare class. Changes to flights - Sale and Walkabout Economy fares and Premium Economy Saver fares - cost £70. For many fare classes (Sale, Walkabout, Business Saver) there will be no refund if a flight has to be cancelled. Changes to international bookings are limited to one online change. Subsequent changes to your international booking can be made by contacting the local Qantas Office. See a full list of the fare rules here.
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Read reviews and see photographs of Qantas meals taken by fellow flyers at AirlineMeals.net.
The Australian Way, an award-winning magazine, is published monthly.
Qantas is a member of the Oneworld alliance.
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