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Qantas Seat Selection & Upgrades

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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..
AirlineQantas
IATA CodeQF
TopicSeats & Upgrades
Last reviewed2026-07-31

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.

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