# Qantas 44 signals tagged Qantas (airline). ## Qantas Points Planes to Tokyo, Paris and Hobart open until 8 Nov Yesterday · 1 source · Qantas, promotion, airline, promo Qantas members can book every seat as a Classic Reward on selected early 2027 flights, including Brisbane to Tokyo business at 82,100 points plus $378 AUD. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-launches-tokyo-pairs-hobart-point-planes-for-2027-book-by-november-8) ## Flying Blue adds Qantas Premium Economy and First awards Oct 27 · 1 source · Qantas, Air France-KLM, policy change, airline, partnership, service policy change Flying Blue members can now redeem miles for Qantas Premium Economy and First awards on routes such as Sydney to Los Angeles. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-premium-economy-first-class-award-now-available-through-air-france-klms-f) ## Qantas cuts domestic Classic Flight Rewards 20% to 30% to 16 Oct Oct 12 · 1 source · Qantas, promotion, airline, promo Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book discounted economy Classic Rewards on Australian domestic routes for travel from 1 November 2026 to 27 September 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-20-to-30-off-classic-flight-reward-sale-for-travel-november-1-september-2) ## Qantas and Air New Zealand drop domestic codeshares on 7 April 2027 Oct 9 · 1 source · Qantas, Air New Zealand, airline, partnership, industry news Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book Classic Flight Rewards on Air New Zealand-operated domestic flights only through 6 April 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-air-new-zealand-end-codeshare-agreement-on-april-7-2027) ## Qantas will fly Sydney to New York nonstop from mid-2028 Sep 23 · 1 source · Qantas, route network, airline, new route Tickets go on sale in August 2027 for the first regularly scheduled nonstop between Australia and New York, on 238-seat Airbus A350-1000ULRs. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-9-950-mile-20-hour-sydney-to-new-york-a350-flights-launch-mid-2028) ## Qantas adds Condor Classic Rewards from 16,100 points Sep 1 · 1 source · Qantas, Condor, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Caribbean, Central America, Mediterranean, North America, loyalty program, policy change, airline Qantas Frequent Flyer members can redeem Classic Rewards on Condor as of September 1, with economy awards from 16,100 points plus taxes. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-frequent-flyer-opens-condor-award-redemptions) ## Qantas will begin retiring A380s in 2028, four years early Aug 31 · 3 sources · Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, THAI, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Australia, US, Western Australia, airline, loyalty program, credit card Qantas will replace its 485-seat A380s with 238-seat A350-1000s, dropping economy seats by about 60 percent. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-accelerates-a380-retirement-to-2028-citing-maintenance-costs-and-a350-del) ## Qantas will take 16 A321XLRs with lie-flat business from 2028 Aug 27 · 1 source · Qantas, India, Southeast Asia, airline Qantas will start taking 16 A321XLRs with 16 VantageSOLO lie flat seats in a herringbone from 2028, the carrier's first narrowbody flat beds. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-to-add-flat-bed-business-class-suites-to-a321xlr-fleet-starting-2028) ## Qantas adds 50% Status Credit rollover from 8 December Aug 27 · 1 source · Qantas, Jetstar, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas credit card, loyalty program, policy change, airline, credit card, program change Qantas Frequent Flyer members can roll surplus Status Credits into the next membership year from 8 December at up to 50 percent, with Silver capped at 100. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-unveils-details-on-status-credit-rollover-on-ground-earning-and-jetstar-u) ## Qantas doubles points or status credits on bookings to 2 September Aug 26 · 1 source · Qantas, Airlink, Alliance Airlines, Eastern Australia Airlines, Finnair, National Jet, Sunstate Airlines, Australia, promotion, airline Qantas Frequent Flyer members who register can earn double points or double status credits on eligible flights booked from 26 August to 2 September 2026. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-double-status-credits-or-points-offer-book-by-sep-2-for-travel-through-au) ## U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve adds 4 transfer partners Aug 12 · 1 source · Accor Live Limitless, Qantas, Ethiopian Airlines, Accor, Qantas Frequent Flyer, ShebaMiles, U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite, U.S. Bank, credit card, airline Existing U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve cardholders can now move points 1:1 to Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and ShebaMiles, and 2:1 to Accor. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/u-s-bank-altitude-reserve-adds-first-ever-airline-and-hotel-transfer-partners) ## U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve adds 1:1 Qantas transfers Aug 12 · 1 source · Qantas, Ethiopian Airlines, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Sheba Rewards, U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve, U.S. Bank, credit card, airline, hotel The U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card, closed to new applicants in November 2024, now offers 1:1 transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer in the Rewards Center. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/u-s-bank-launches-transfer-partner-program-for-altitude-reserve-card) ## Qatar Airways still hands out pajamas on long-haul business flights Aug 6 · 1 source · Qatar Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, EVA Air, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Africa Qatar Airways usually provides pajamas on long haul and overnight medium haul flights while United Polaris limits them to flights over 14 hours on request. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/which-airlines-offer-pajamas-in-business-class) ## Lufthansa and Emirates Restrict First-Class Award Availability; Top First-Class Seats to Book with Miles Jul 31 · 1 source · ANA, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qantas, Emirates Skywards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Chicago, Honolulu, London, Los Angeles Lufthansa has cut off partner airlines from booking first-class awards, while Emirates now requires elite status for Skywards members to book first class. The article highlights five specific first-class products and routes to target for award bookings [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-and-emirates-restrict-first-class-award-availability-top-first-class-s) ## 42 Points and Miles Deals Ending Soon: Transfer Bonuses, Award Discounts, and Bonus Points Jul 25 · 1 source · Delta, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Qantas, United, United Airlines, Hilton, Hilton Honors, Hyatt, Marriott AwardWallet compiles 42 expiring loyalty promotions across multiple hotel chains (IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, Radisson) and airline programs, including status matches, bonus point offers, and transfer bonuses [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/42-points-and-miles-deals-ending-soon-transfer-bonuses-award-discounts-and-bonus) ## Emirates Skywards 25% Off Partner Award Sale – Book July 24 – August 9, 2026 Jul 25 · 1 source · Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, Bangkok Airways, Condor Flugdienst GmbH, Copa Airlines, Emirates, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Garuda Indonesia Emirates Skywards members save 25% on miles for economy awards with partners like JAL, United, and Qantas. Bookings must be issued between July 24 and August 9, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-skywards-25-off-partner-award-sale-book-july-24-august-9-2026) ## Qantas Long-Haul Pilots Begin Strike Ballot July 27 Jul 20 · 1 source · Qantas, airline, safety & operations, industry news Qantas International pilots begin a protected-action ballot on July 27, 2026, regarding a potential strike over pay and work-life balance [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-long-haul-pilots-begin-strike-ballot-july-27) ## Hong Kong MTR Airport Express Expands Downtown Check-In to Six Airlines Jul 17 · 1 source · Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Hong Kong MTR Airport Express, Hong Kong, policy change, airline As of July 2026, the Hong Kong MTR Airport Express in-town check-in facility now supports six airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines, allowing passengers to bypass airport counters [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/hong-kong-mtr-airport-express-expands-downtown-check-in-to-six-airlines) ## Rove Adds Qantas Frequent Flyer as Transfer Partner with 50% Bonus Through Aug 14 Jul 15 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, JAL, Japan Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas Rove has added Qantas Frequent Flyer as a transfer partner at a 1:1 ratio. A limited-time 50% bonus runs through August 14, 2026, making 1,000 Rove Miles equal 1,500 Qantas Points [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-adds-qantas-frequent-flyer-as-transfer-partner-with-50-bonus-through-aug-14) ## Rove Transfer Bonuses: Get 25% More Frontier Airlines Miles, 50% More Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Jul 15 · 1 source · Frontier Airlines, Qantas, Frontier Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Rove, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline, credit card, promotion Rove is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Frontier Airlines Miles and a 50% bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer points, effective July 3, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-transfer-bonuses-get-25-more-frontier-airlines-miles-50-more-qantas-frequen) ## Chase Sapphire Preferred Adds 3x Points on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Other Vacation Homes Jul 7 · 1 source · ANA, American, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, JetBlue, Qantas, United, United Airlines, Chase Ultimate Rewards The Chase Sapphire Preferred now earns 3x Chase Ultimate Rewards points on vacation homes booked directly with Airbnb, Vrbo, Plum Guide, HomeAway, Homestay.com, and Vacasa [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-sapphire-preferred-adds-3x-points-on-airbnb-vrbo-and-other-vacation-homes) ## How to Earn Airline Miles on Airbnb and Vrbo Bookings Jun 28 · 1 source · ANA, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Qantas, United, United Airlines, ANA Mileage Club Recurring guide detailing methods to earn airline miles on vacation rentals, including direct partnerships (e.g., Delta, Qantas) and shopping portals for Airbnb and Vrbo [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/how-to-earn-airline-miles-on-airbnb-and-vrbo-bookings) ## Qantas Unveils Timeline for Nonstop Sydney-London A350 Flights Launching Late 2027 Jun 20 · 1 source · Qantas, London, Sydney, route network, airline, new route Qantas has announced the launch timeline for its new nonstop Sydney to London service, which will operate on the Airbus A350-1000ULR starting in late 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-unveils-timeline-for-nonstop-sydney-london-a350-flights-launching-late-20) ## Qantas Backtracks on Economy Seat Pitch Promise for Project Sunrise Flights Jun 19 · 1 source · Qantas, Project Sunrise, London, Sydney, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change Qantas will offer mixed seat pitch (32–34 inches) in economy on its new A350ULR Project Sunrise flights, rather than the previously promised uniform 33 inches for all passengers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-backtracks-on-economy-seat-pitch-promise-for-project-sunrise-flights) ## Qantas Scraps Planned London Heathrow First Lounge, Expands Existing Lounge Instead Jun 19 · 1 source · Qantas, Qantas First Lounge, oneworld Emerald, London Heathrow, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change Qantas has cancelled its long-anticipated new First Lounge at London Heathrow, citing insufficient terminal space. The airline will instead expand the existing Qantas Heathrow Lounge with 40-60 additional seats [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-scraps-planned-london-heathrow-first-lounge-expands-existing-lounge-inste) ## Qantas Shifts A350-1000ULR Strategy, Potentially Shunning Melbourne for Project Sunrise Jun 18 · 1 source · Airbus, Qantas, Project Sunrise, Europe, London, Melbourne, New York, Sydney, loyalty program, policy change Qantas appears to be reallocating its Airbus A350-1000ULRs, using only six for ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise routes (Sydney-London/New York) while deploying the other six for network diversification, potentially sidelining Melbourne [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-shifts-a350-1000ulr-strategy-potentially-shunning-melbourne-for-project-s) ## Qantas Launches Nonstop Sydney to London A350 Flights in October 2027 Jun 17 · 2 sources · Qantas, Australia, London, New York, Sydney, UK, route network, airline, new route Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027 using A350-1000ULR aircraft, cutting travel time by four hours compared to one-stop services [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-to-launch-sydney-london-nonstop-in-oct-2027-followed-by-new-york) ## Philippine Airlines to Join oneworld Alliance, Effective 2027 Jun 8 · 5 sources · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, JAL, Japan Airlines Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/philippine-airlines-invited-to-join-oneworld-alliance) ## TPG Ranks American Airlines as Top US Airline for Lounge Access in 2026 Report Jun 3 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, Admirals Club, Alaska Lounges, Delta SkyMiles, Oneworld, Qantas Lounges, Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard The Points Guy's 2026 best airlines report ranks American Airlines as the top carrier for lounge access, driven by the Citi Executive Card's Admirals Club membership and guest policies. Delta Air Lines ranked second due to its extensive network and Delta SkyMiles Reserve card benefits [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/tpg-ranks-american-airlines-as-top-us-airline-for-lounge-access-in-2026-report) ## Amex Drops Qantas Frequent Flyer as a Transfer Partner Jun 2 · 3 sources · El Al, JAL, OneWorld, Qantas, American Express Membership Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, American Express, Amex, loyalty program American Express has removed Qantas Frequent Flyer from its list of Membership Rewards transfer partners, ending the ability to transfer points directly to the Australian airline [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-drops-qantas-frequent-flyer-as-a-transfer-partner) ## American Airlines Blocking Domestic Saver Awards Close to Departure Jun 1 · 2 sources · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Qantas, AAdvantage, Alaska Mileage Plan, British Airways Executive Club, Finnair Plus, Qantas Frequent Flyer American Airlines appears to be restricting access to saver award fare buckets (U and T) for nonstop domestic flights within approximately six days of departure, a change that primarily impacts partner redemptions [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-blocking-domestic-saver-awards-close-to-departure) ## American Airlines Blocks Last-Minute Domestic Saver Award Space May 30 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JAL, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Qantas, Saudia, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, World of Hyatt American Airlines has started blocking last-minute domestic saver award space, reducing availability for bookings made close to departure. Other news includes United CEO dismissing a JetBlue merger and Alaska facing fines for intoxicated passengers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/american-airlines-blocks-last-minute-domestic-saver-award-space) ## Qantas & Philippine Airlines Launch Reciprocal Earn & Redeem Miles May 28 · 1 source · Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Qantas Frequent Flyers, Australia, Boracay, Cebu, Manila, Middle East, Palawan Qantas and Philippine Airlines have launched a partnership allowing Qantas Frequent Flyers to earn and redeem Classic Reward miles on PAL flights, including 15 new island destinations [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-philippine-airlines-launch-reciprocal-earn-redeem-miles) ## Qantas Delays A350-1000 Delivery for Project Sunrise to April 2027 May 25 · 1 source · Qantas, Project Sunrise, Europe, London, Melbourne, New York, Sydney, route network, airline, loyalty program Qantas has pushed back the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 by four months to April 2027 due to fuel tank certification and supply chain issues. This delay likely pushes the debut of nonstop Project Sunrise flights from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London into the second half of 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-delays-a350-1000-delivery-for-project-sunrise-to-april-2027) ## Alaska Airlines Launches Nonstop London Heathrow to Seattle Service May 22 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, JAL, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan Airlines Alaska Airlines has launched new nonstop service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Seattle (SEA), effective May 22, 2026. This adds Alaska to the oneworld alliance's presence at LHR, operating out of Terminal 3 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/alaska-airlines-launches-nonstop-london-heathrow-to-seattle-service) ## Qantas 20% Classic Flight Rewards Sale: Book by May 25 for Travel Through May 2027 May 20 · 1 source · Qantas, Australia, promotion, airline, route network, app & tech, promo Qantas is offering 20% off Qantas Points for domestic Classic Flight Rewards. Bookings must be made by May 25, 2026, for travel between June 1, 2026, and May 9, 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-20-classic-flight-rewards-sale-book-by-may-25-for-travel-through-may-2027) ## Qantas 787 Diverts to Tahiti After Crew Member Bitten by Unruly Passenger May 17 · 1 source · Qantas, Dallas, Tahiti, airline, safety & operations, industry news Qantas flight QF21 from Melbourne to Dallas diverted to Tahiti after a crew member was bitten by a belligerent passenger. The man was placed on a permanent no-fly list [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-787-diverts-to-tahiti-after-crew-member-bitten-by-unruly-passenger) ## Choice Privileges Removes Alaska Airlines and United Airlines as Partners May 13 · 1 source · Alaska Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines, Choice Hotels, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, United MileagePlus, loyalty program, policy change Choice Privileges has ended its partnership with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, effective May 12, 2026. Members can no longer earn or convert points to these programs [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/choice-privileges-removes-alaska-airlines-and-united-airlines-as-partners) ## Earn up to 25,000 bonus AAdvantage miles on flights to Australia and New Zealand May 8 · 1 source · American Airlines, Qantas, AAdvantage, Australia, New Zealand, United States, promotion, airline, loyalty program, award redemption American Airlines AAdvantage members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible nonstop flights to Australia and New Zealand. Registration is required by May 31, 2026, with travel completion by March 31, 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/earn-up-to-25-000-bonus-aadvantage-miles-on-flights-to-australia-and-new-zealand) ## Credit card transfer bonuses (May): 65% bonus to Marriott, 20% bonus to Qantas and Air France-KLM, and more May 5 · 1 source · Air France-KLM, American Airlines, JetBlue, Qantas, Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, The Leading Hotels of the World, American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou Points Active transfer bonuses include 65% to Marriott Bonvoy (ends May 15), 20% to Qantas/Air France-KLM (ends May 27/31), and 20% to Hilton (ends May 30) [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/credit-card-transfer-bonuses-may-65-bonus-to-marriott-20-bonus-to-qantas-and-air) ## Qantas Double Status Credits or Points on Domestic & Trans-Tasman Flights May 5 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Airlink, Alliance Airlines, Eastern Australia, National Jet, Network Aviation, Qantas, Sunstate Airlines, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Australia Qantas offers double Status Credits or Qantas Points for eligible domestic and Trans-Tasman flights. Members must register by May 11, 2026, and book between May 5-11 for travel through August 31, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-double-status-credits-or-points-on-domestic-trans-tasman-flights) ## Capital One Miles to Qantas Frequent Flyer Transfer Bonus: 20% Off Through May 31 May 1 · 1 source · American Airlines, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Capital One Miles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Capital One, transfer bonus, loyalty program, airline Capital One is offering a 20% bonus on transfers to Qantas Frequent Flyer from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Transfers occur at a 1:1 ratio, resulting in 1,200 Qantas points per 1,000 Capital One miles [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/20-transfer-bonus-from-capital-one-miles-to-qantas) ## Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns After Four-Year Tenure Apr 7 · 1 source · Air India, IndiGo, Qantas, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, India, New Zealand, airline, industry news Air India has confirmed that CEO Campbell Wilson is resigning, with a committee launching to find a successor. Wilson, who joined in 2022, had signaled his intent to step down in 2024 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-india-ceo-campbell-wilson-resigns) ## Qantas Downgrades Brisbane-Manila Business Class Product on A321XLR Swap Feb 28 · 1 source · Qantas, Manila, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, program change Starting October 25, 2026, Qantas will operate daily Brisbane-Manila flights with the A321XLR, replacing the A330-200. Business class fares remain unchanged but the product downgrades from flat beds to recliners without seat-back entertainment [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-to-launch-brisbane-manila-a321xlr-service-on-october-25-2026) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/qantas