Airbus

‘Game changer’:Inside the new Airbus coming soon to Qantas

The first commercial flight of the Airbus A321XLR marks the start of a new era in air travel that will offer passengers new routes and more choice.

  • byJohn Arlidge
Australians have the highest per capita carbon emissions in the world,partly because of the long distances we travel.
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Air travel

I used a hack to get to Qantas gold status,but I have concerns

I needed 600 status credits to retain Qantas gold before my membership year was due to end,but I was 50 points short.

  • byLee Tulloch
Qantas is expanding its Classic Plus program to include domestic flights.

Qantas promises 20 million seats as frequent flyer program expands

After launching its new “Classic Plus” program in July,Qantas has announced when domestic flights will be included in the scheme.

  • byCraig Platt
All travellers will have access to the Wellness Zone on Qantas’ new A350s.

Inside the new economy class ‘zone’ on Qantas ultra long-haul flights

Australians know long-haul travel,but with no stopover,on a 20-hour plus flight,the onboard experience will be more important than ever.

  • byJane Reddy
Pan Pacific Orchard is divided into Forest,Garden,Cloud and Beach.

The biggest game changers in travel this year

We shine a spotlight on the industry heavyweights setting the trends,and leading the charge in the travel space.

  • byTraveller team
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Need some sleep? The workhorse business class flatbed seat still assists perfectly.
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Airline reviews

Airline review:On board Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe

A 16-hour flight can be daunting,but it’s amazing how time flies,literally,in business class.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Qantas has unveiled one of the most elegantly understated first-class cabins in the world.

Like a private jet:Sneak peek inside Qantas’ new first class

At the Airbus factory in Toulouse,we take a look at the new,top-tier seats Qantas will install for its ultra-long-haul non-stop flights to New York and London.

  • byJohn Arlidge
Qantas is replacing its Boeing 717s with new Airbus A220s.
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Airline reviews

Airline review:New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights

Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. They are spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Two Qantas passengers were unhappy with the lack of meal service on recent flights.

Traveller Letters:Where’s my breakfast and coffee,Qantas?

“After an overnight flight from Asia,I politely asked before landing what happened to breakfast? I was snapped at in reply.”

If you book with Qantas,but the flight is operated by Jetstar,do you still get checked luggage and meals included?

Bags,meals and TV:On codeshare flights,which airline’s rules apply?

If you’ve booked your flight with Qantas,but your flight is being “operated by Jetstar”,can you still expect checked luggage and meals to be included?

  • byMichael Gebicki