History

Qantas, also nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo", is Australia’s largest airline. Founded in 1920, Qantas is the world’s oldest continuously operating airline. Currently the airline is considered a four-star airline by Skytrax.

Destinations:

Qantas flies to 18 domestic destinations and 21 international destinations in 14 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

Departures from South Africa:

• Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport)

General Qantas Information:

Fleet

Qantas has an average fleet age of 8.8 years as of March 2009.[14] As of August 2010 the Qantas mainline fleet numbers 136 aircraft, albeit with some aircraft in storage. The fleet consists of the following.

Baggage

• Economy/Premium Economy Class – 23kg
• Business Class – 30kg
• First Class – 40kg

Weight allowed on board

First/Business/Premium Economy:

• 2 x 115cm bags or
• 1 x 115cm bag plus 1 x 185cm non rigid garment bag
• 7kg per piece

Economy:

• 1 x 115cm bag or
• 1 x 185cm non rigid garment bag
• 7kg per piece

Carry-on Baggage allowances are the same for adult and child fares. Infants do not receive a separate Carry-on Baggage allowance. However, food and nappies required for infants during the flight may be carried in addition to the accompanying adult's Carry-on Baggage allowance.

In-flight baggage restrictions

Read more about Qantas’ Dangerous Goods here.

Seating

• Economy/Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Special Needs

Passengers with specials needs should read more at Qantas’ page on Special Travel Needs.