Qantas

Qantas Airways Limited, commonly known as Qantas, is the flag carrier of Australia and one of the country’s largest airlines by fleet size and international reach. It was founded in 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Qantas operates a network of domestic and international services, with routes to Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific. It is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, having joined in 1999. The airline maintains a low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar, and a regional network branded QantasLink, while Jetstar operates as a separate brand in several markets.

Key aircraft in its long-haul fleet include Airbus A380s and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, used on major international routes. The domestic fleet primarily consists of Boeing 737 family aircraft. Qantas uses the IATA code QF, the ICAO code QFA, and the callsign QANTAS.

Qantas has pursued fleet modernization, profitability, and network optimization through alliance partnerships and a focus on customer experience. It is pursuing sustainability goals to reduce emissions and has explored ultra-long-haul non-stop services under Project Sunrise, which aims to connect Australia with destinations such as London and New York without refueling.

The airline’s Frequent Flyer program, known as Qantas Frequent Flyer, is a core loyalty offering. Qantas remains a central component of Australia’s aviation industry and economy, supporting tourism, trade, and employment.