Lufthansa: Europe’s Leading Airline 2024
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Sinead Mitchard
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11.03.24
Qantas Airways Ltd. is the national flag carrier for Australia and the third oldest airline in the world, founded in 1920. Their headquarters is in Sydney, with a main hub at Sydney Airport (SYD) and 4 additional hubs in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. They are a founding OneWorld global alliance member.
The name ‘Qantas’ comes from an acronym for it’s original name: Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. It’s nickname is ‘The Flying Kangaroo’.
• The Hollywood movie Rainman was marketing gold for Qantas: in the 1988 film autistic Ray (Dustin Hoffman) refuses to get on a plane because he will only fly Qantas because they had never crashed.
• Qantas began flying its new non-stop route from Perth to London. Covering a distance of more than 9,000 miles, and taking 17 hours, 20 minutes, the new flight is not only the first commercially scheduled non-stop service between Australia and Europe, but it also ranks as the new second-longest flight in the world by distance and Qantas's own new longest flight!
Qantas Frequent Flyer program is simply called Qantas Frequent Flier. It award points based on miles. The program has been under fire in the past regarding lack of availability of seats for members redeeming points - however, earning points is easy. Qantas have partnered with everyone from gas stations to grocery stores in Australia to help you collect points faster.
The program has five tiers, which features include:
Entry level
50,000 points or 50 flights and 15,000 points
• 50% more Qantas Points
• Priority seating, airport check in
• Extra checked baggage allowance
• Seating privileges
• Complimentary lounge Invitation
• Status Hold - Parental Leave benefit for growing families
80,000 points or 80 flights and 25,000 points
• 75% more Qantas Points
• Priority seating, security, boarding, and airport check in
• Extra checked baggage allowance
• Seating privileges
• Global lounge privileges
• Status Hold - Parental Leave benefit for growing families
• 100% more Qantas Points
• Priority international upgrades
• Priority seating, security, boarding, and airport check in
• Extra checked baggage allowance
• Seating privileges and priority economy seat purchase for two passengers
• First lounge access
• Status Hold - Parental Leave benefit for growing families
• Bonus rewards
All of the above plus:
• Platinum Membership for partner
• Highest upgrade priority
• Access to a dedicated Platinum One Team
Qantas offers codesharing with 23 airlines both inside and outside the OneWorld Alliance. Look for the designator code (QFA).
When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.
Partners Include:
Chauffeur Drive, a complimentary transfer service for First customers on eligible Qantas flights
Fast track through immigration, dedicated boarding lane and priority boarding
First Lounge access
Private suite with fully flat, extra-wide bed
Tasting menu and a la carte service
Sommeliers in the Sky with award-winning wine and champagne
17” touchscreens with noise cancelling headphones
Martin Grant designed sleepwear and amenity kits
Chauffeur Drive, a complimentary transfer service for Business customers on eligible international Qantas flights
Express path through immigration, dedicated boarding lane and priority boarding
Business Lounge access
Skybed cocoon with dedicated reading light
Onboard lounge
Sommeliers in the Sky with award-winning wine and champagne
12.1” touch screens with noise cancelling headphones
In-flight entertainment
Stylish amenity kit
Priority check in, dedicated boarding lane and priority boarding
Private cabin of between 32 and 40 seats with more space and personalised service
Ergonomic design with multi-way adjustable headrest and wider seat
Complimentary sparkling wine and beverage
Snacks and light meals and time with spirits, beers, teas and espresso
Personal touch screens with noise cancelling headphones
Amenity kit
Ergonomically designed seat with built-in lumbar support and adjustable headrest
Bespoke Bickfords welcome drink after take-off and great snacks like Maltesers throughout the flight
In-flight meals
In-flight entertainment featuring movies, TV, CD albums, games and radio channels
Ability to place personal phone calls and reply to text messages using your entertainment system control
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