The loyalty scheme
With 12 million members,Qantas has the most popular frequent flyer program in Australia,although how many will continue to stick with them after the airline’s recent woes is unclear. Points can be redeemed with Qantas and other members of the oneworld alliance.
Carbon emissions
For a business class passenger,carbon emissions for this flight are estimated at 4.5 tonnes. Qantas will match paid offsets dollar for dollar,and also rewards customers with 10 Frequent Flyer points for every dollar spent on carbon offsetting.
Check-in
I do my check-in online the morning of my flight. As I’m travelling with hand luggage only,that allows me to skip the check-in counter entirely and head straight for security and on to the International First Lounge,which I have been given access to. This is an evening flight and I have spent a full day running around Singapore,so the showers in the lounge are my first stop. Feeling refreshed,I settle in at the restaurant and order some prawn dumplings. When we learn that the flight is an hour late,I order a few more small plates to snack on.
The seat