Qantas
Explainer
Air travel
What’s the fastest way to board passengers on a plane?
And what about getting off at the other end? Astrophysicists and mathematicians have turned their minds to the question.
- by Angus Holland
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Qantas premium economy delivers where others fail
Every aspect of the experience on this Airbus superjumbo is a significant upgrade on economy class.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: 16-and-a-half hours on Qantas’ new long-haul route
There are some service slip-ups in business class, but Qantas’ new New York route has one big advantage.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Qantas plummets in rankings as world’s best airline named
After climbing into the top five last year, Qantas has hit its lowest-ever ranking in the annual World Airline Awards.
- by Craig Platt
Qantas unveils cabins for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights
The largest economy-class seats of any Qantas plane and a special ‘Wellbeing Zone’ will feature on the airline’s planned non-stop flights to New York and London.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Qantas’ new route to New York takes off
With the launch of its 16-hour New York route via Auckland, Qantas now operates three of the world’s five longest flights.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Letters: Qantas expands regional network, but some frequent flyers won’t be wooed
When it comes to flying in the regions, Rex wins with cheap prices and friendly, competent crews.
Opinion
Air travel
Qantas is improving its boarding process, but will customers be happy?
If you haven’t flown Qantas in a while, you might be surprised to hear about the current system for getting passengers on a plane.
- by Ben Groundwater
Qantas’ new jet: The Airbus that’s not really an Airbus
The airline’s new short-haul aircraft promises big changes, including a quieter and more comfortable flight.
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: Qantas, this was the worst business class flight ever
‘I flew with Qantas business class to Santiago, Chile, recently. I was expecting a seat that worked.’