Qantas Review, Baggage Rules and Services
Everything you need to know — baggage allowances, cabin classes, routes, and why it is Australia's most iconic airline with one of the world's best safety records.
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Airbus A380 taking off from Sydney Airport
Quick Facts
Key information about this airline at a glance
| Airline Name | Qantas Airways Limited |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia |
| Alliance | oneworld |
| Fleet Size | ~130 aircraft |
| Destinations | 85+ worldwide |
| Airline Type | Full-Service (Luxury) |
| Annual Passengers | ~50 million |
| Hub Airport | Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) |
| On-time Performance | ~82% |
| Skytrax Rating | 5-star airline |
| Explorelio Rating | ⭐ 4.2 / 5 |
Airline Rating Breakdown
Explorelio scores based on passenger experience and industry data
Baggage Allowance
Qantas offers generous baggage allowances across all cabin classes. See our full airline comparison for a side-by-side view.
| Carry-on bag (all fares) | 56 × 36 × 23 cm |
| Weight limit | 7 kg Economy / 14 kg Business+ |
| Personal item | Laptop bag / handbag |
| Economy — 1 × 23 kg | Included |
| Premium Economy — 2 × 23 kg | Included |
| Business — 2 × 32 kg | Included |
| First Class — 2 × 32 kg | Included |
💡 Tip: Qantas is one of the world's oldest airlines and has an outstanding safety record. Compare total prices on Expedia before booking.
Cabin Classes
Four cabin classes — from Economy to the iconic First Class Suite on select A380 routes
- 1 × 23 kg checked bag included
- Seat pitch: 81–86 cm
- Qantas Entertainment system
- Meals included on long-haul
- 2 × 23 kg bags included
- 96 cm seat pitch
- Enhanced dining service
- Priority boarding and check-in
- 2 × 32 kg bags included
- Lie-flat bed, direct aisle access
- Premium Australian dining
- Qantas First Lounge access
Fleet Overview
A focused long-haul fleet of Airbus and Boeing widebodies. Compare with other carriers on our airline comparison page.
Airbus A380 climbing after takeoff to landing
Route Network
Connecting Australia with 85+ destinations across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific. Check our destination guides and travel itineraries for trip ideas.
- Sydney, Melbourne
- Brisbane, Perth
- Adelaide, Cairns
- Darwin, Hobart
- Singapore, Tokyo
- Hong Kong, Bangkok
- Auckland, Christchurch
- Bali, Manila
- London (direct via A380)
- Rome, Paris
- Frankfurt, Amsterdam
- Madrid
- Los Angeles, San Francisco
- New York (JFK)
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Vancouver
Pros and Cons
- 🛡️ One of the world's best safety records (no fatal crashes in jet era)
- ⭐ 5-star Skytrax rating
- 🍷 Excellent Australian wines and dining in premium cabins
- 🛏️ Best-in-class First Class Suites on A380
- 🏛️ Outstanding Qantas First Lounges (SYD, MEL, LHR)
- 💰 Higher fares than Asian or Gulf competitors on same routes
- 🔄 Most international routes connect via Sydney or Melbourne
- 🌍 Smaller global network — see our airline comparison for alternatives
- 💺 Economy is average for a 5-star airline
- 🎫 Frequent flyer redemptions can be expensive
Fleet lined up at airport gate
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