Qantas Airways Limited or typically known as ‘Qantas’ is the flag carrier of Australia and it is nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo". Founded in 1920, Qantas Airlines is the third oldest airline in the world. The Qantas is an acronym and the full meaning of "QANTAS"is "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.” Qantas is the largest airline in Australia by fleet size, international flights, and international destinations. The airline is a founding member of One world, one of the biggest airline alliances in the world. Qantas is based in the Sydney suburb of Mascot with its main hub at Sydney Airport. Qantas carries 14.9% of all passengers traveling in and out of Australia. The airline provides its flight services to 85 destinations and has a fleet size of 130 air crafts. Qantas also owns Jet star Airways, a low-cost airline. The airline carries over eight million passengers on over 680 flights per week. Become a part of this ever-growing happy passenger family, book tickets through Qantas Airlines Reservations.
In this blog- read about the ‘baggage policy’ of Qantas Airlines.
Baggage Allowance Policy
Baggage is included on every Qantas Airlines fare. Passenger’s included checked baggage allowances are determined according to their itinerary and are displayed when passengers make their booking through Qantas Airlines Reservations.
Carry-on Baggage
Domestic Flight in Australia- The weight allowance of baggage is 7kg for all classes.
International Flight – The maximum weight limit is 7 kg per item, however, items may comprise of the following, dependent on Qantas Airlines Tickets classes:
For First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy Classes
Passengers can carry 2 x 11cm (45 in) bags or 1 x 11cm (45 in) bag along with 1 x 185cm(73 in) non rigid garment bag
For Economy Class
Passengers can carry 1 x 115cm (45 in) bag or 1 x 185cm (73 in) non rigid garment bag
Checked Baggage
Airlines have different policies for the scheduled flight to and from North and South America.
International flights (excluding North and South America)
First Class- Maximum weight allowance - 50kg
Business -Maximum weight allowance - 40 kg
Premium Economy - Maximum weight allowance - 40 kg
Economy -Maximum weight allowance- 30kg
International flights to North and South America
Business and First Class- 3x maximum weight up to 32kg
Economy and Premium Economy- 2 x maximum weight up to 23kg each
International flights (excluding North and South America)
Weight based baggage allowance for Qantas Club members and Silver Qantas Frequent Flyers
Different baggage allowances for special club members-
International flights (excluding North and South America)
First Class- Maximum weight allowance – 62kg
Business -Maximum weight allowance – 52kg
Premium Economy - Maximum weight allowance -52kg
Economy -Maximum weight allowance- 42kg
International flights to North and South America
Business and First Class- 3x maximum weight up to 32kg
Economy and Premium Economy- 2 x maximum weight up to 23kg each
See the world with flexible baggage policies of Qantas. Booking tickets is really easy now; confirm your tickets via Qantas Airlines Reservations now.