AustraliaoneworldQantas Frequent FlyerInternational Airlines Serving the US
Qantas connects Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas and New York to Australia, including the Dallas–Sydney route which is among the longest in the world. It is a oneworld partner of American Airlines, so AAdvantage miles earn and redeem across the network — and AAdvantage is generally the cheaper way for US travellers to book Qantas premium cabins.
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One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg in Business and First. Qantas enforces cabin bag weight more actively than US carriers.
Full baggage rulesPoints expire after 18 months of inactivity; any earning activity resets it.
Loyalty programme guide| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Sale | Two checked pieces on US routes. | Restricted changes and no refund. |
| Economy Flex | Free changes and refundability. | Priced well above Sale. |
| Business Suite | A fully flat seat with direct aisle access, two checked pieces and lounge access. | A380 First is a separate and much smaller cabin available on limited routes. |
Airbus A380 and A330 and Boeing 787 widebodies. Qantas is the world's third-oldest airline still operating.
Usually American AAdvantage rather than Qantas Frequent Flyer. Qantas adds meaningful carrier charges to its own award tickets, while AAdvantage partner pricing on the same Qantas seat is frequently lower. Compare both.
Very. All food, plant material, wooden items and animal products must be declared on arrival, and undeclared items attract substantial on-the-spot fines. When in doubt, declare — declaring costs nothing.
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