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Qantas Seat Selection & Upgrades
Qantas Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary
How Qantas seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Choosing a seat: Free advance seat selection on most fares; some restricted fares charge until check-in..
- Extra legroom: Extra legroom seats sold at a premium.
- Upgrades: Qantas Points upgrade requests and paid upgrade bidding.
- Seating children with a parent: Families are seated together, with bassinets and children's meals available..
Choosing a seat
Free advance seat selection on most fares; some restricted fares charge until check-in.
Extra legroom
Extra legroom seats sold at a premium. Premium Economy is a genuine separate cabin and is a popular choice on the very long Pacific sectors.
Upgrades
Qantas Points upgrade requests and paid upgrade bidding. Upgrade requests clear at check-in by status order.
Seating children with a parent
Families are seated together, with bassinets and children's meals available.
Cabins available
Qantas operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First Class (A380).
Qantas seats & upgrades — common questions
Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Qantas?
Free advance seat selection on most fares; some restricted fares charge until check-in.
Can my child sit with me on Qantas?
Families are seated together, with bassinets and children's meals available.
How do I upgrade on Qantas?
Qantas Points upgrade requests and paid upgrade bidding. Upgrade requests clear at check-in by status order.
More Qantas help
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