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Australian Domestic Flight carry-on baggage (excluding Dash 8 services). All classes have a weight allowance of 14kg in total but not exceeding 10kg per item on international and domestic flights. On Dash 8 domestic services, passengers are entitled to one hand luggage weighing less than or equal to 7kg.

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The weight restrictions for checked baggage vary depending on the cabin class or fare type you have booked with Qantas.

For international flights (excluding North and South America):

Economy: 30kg (66lbs)

Premium Economy: 40kg (88lbs)

Business: 40kg (88lbs)

First: 50kg (110lbs)

For international flights (including North and South America):

Economy: 2 x 23kg (50lbs) each

Premium Economy: 2 x 23kg (50lbs) each

Business: 3 x 32kg (70lbs) each

First: 3 x 32kg (70lbs) each

For domestic flights:

Economy: 1 x 23kg (50lbs)

Business: 2 x 32kg (70lbs) each

Qantas Economy class is comfortable for passengers flying international, domestic and trans-Tasman flights.

Economy Class Facilities

Qantas Economy Class facilities will make you feel comfortable on your journeys, with a range including premium dining, refreshments, award-winning in-flight entertainments and reclining seats.

International Economy Class Facilities

Inflight services have been recently updated with refreshed cabin interiors, entertainment, seating and meals. Travel kits are also included on selected flights. The inflight dining includes snacks, a wine bar and great meal service.

Trans-Tasman Economy Class Facilities

Economy Class flights between Australia and New Zealand can enjoy a range of delights including ergonomically designed seats and inflight entertainment.

Domestic Economy Class Facilities

Inflight entertainment, Qantas magazine and lounge access for Frequent Flyer members.

Economy Class Seating

Seating is comfortable and spacious in Qantas' Economy Class and you can also select a preferred seat in advance for a charge. Extra legroom can also be requested for an additional charge.

Seating on A380s, A330s and B747s have been upgraded with softer cushioning, netted footrest and more legroom for longer journeys.

Passengers in Qantas' Premium Economy class have a separate, dedicated check-in counter as well as priority boarding.

Premium Economy Facilities

As soon as you're on board your flight, you'll be treated to a glass of complimentary sparkling wine, cocktail or juice. Enjoy a contemporary and diverse menu designed by Neil Perry and choose from an award-winning selection of wines.

What are Premium Economy seats like?

Your Premium Economy seat on board your Qantas flight is ergonomically designed for your comfort with a multiway adjustable headrest. Not forgetting that you'll have to chance to stretch out with generous legroom and a supportive footrest.

Qantas Business Class flights are flights operated by Qantas that offer a variety of luxury services during your time at the airport and on-board flights. The special services in the Business Suite aren't available in the Premium Economy or Economy Class. Travelling in Business Class with Qantas means that you can enjoy award-winning Business lounges at the airport, top-quality meal options and entertainment. Qantas Business class gives customers greater room to relax and work onboard. From excellent customer service to world-class fine dining, Qantas Business Class passengers can expect a wonderful flight experience from check-in to landing.

Business Class Facilities

Business Class passengers with Qantas can check in through priority counters with dedicated boarding lanes and disembarkation access. Enjoy a break from the busy airport floor in one of Qantas' award-winning Business Class lounges.

Priority Check-In & Baggage

When flying in Business Class with Qantas you'll be entitled to a number of priority services including priority check-in desks, a dedicated boarding lane and disembarkation access. Qantas Business Class passengers are allowed to bring 2 x pieces of checked baggage up to 32kg (70lb) each. Please note that this may vary depending on the destination which you are flying to/from.

Airport Lounge Access

The Qantas Business Lounges provide a chic, serene, and peaceful setting for those looking to work or relax before takeoff. Enjoy a variety of delicious treats, and snacks. Drinks available in Qantas Business Lounges include premium wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, barista coffee and more. WiFi, USB and charging ports, wireless printing, and other forms of entertainment will be available. You'll even have the chance to freshen up with shower amenities.

In-flight Entertainment

In-flight entertainment is available on domestic and international business-class flights. Stream the latest movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, audiobooks and more.

Food and Beverages

The meals available when flying with Qantas in Business Class will depend on the duration of your flight journey. During international flights, you'll get to choose from a variety of locally sourced seasonal dishes. At any point during your flight, you'll be allowed to request a selection of light-style dishes. Feeling peckish? Head over to the in-flight bar and pick from a number of snacks. On-board Qantas Business Class flights are the 'Sommeliers in the Sky', who are keen to assist you with any type of wine service.

What are Business Class seats like?

Qantas Business Class offers modern comfort on every A330 and B787-9 aircraft. In the Qantas business suite, you'll have plenty of space and privacy. and the innovative seats allow you to recline and adjust your seat to your liking to ensure your journey is as comfortable as possible. Business class passengers will be offered a 100% cotton duvet and mattress in every seat, as well as a European-style cushion, or you can continue to use your table for as long as you want.

Enjoy your flight in the utmost luxury with Qantas.

First Class Facilities

Relax in one of the airline's stylish lounges before taking off. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, hot snacks service or complimentary bar service available from midday. Passengers will also be provided with a luxurious amenity kit once onboard which was exclusively designed by Martin Grant. The kit contains Aurora Spa socks, an eye mask, a dental kit, earplugs and deodorant.

What are First Class seats like?

Stretch out and relax in your expansive personal suite with everything you could ever need within arm's reach. Find controls to adjust your armrest, seat, lighting, window shades and more. When it's time to go to sleep, you'll be treated to a personal bedding down service as your seat is turned into a luxurious bedroom with a fully-flat bed, Sheridan bedding, a choice of pillows from the pillow menu and a memory foam mattress.

Qantas WIFI is available for free on all Qantas flights. Simply find the 'Qantas Free Wi-Fi' network on your electronic device, go to the Qantas WIFI web page (wifi.qantas.com), enter your personal details and start browsing the web!

Qantas provide meals or refreshments on every flight, but what is offered will depend on the route flying.

Passengers flying domestically in economy are offered fresh meals, from breakfast boxes, tempting snacks and hot or cold dinner packs. Business passengers travelling domestically are offered choice of entrees and mains for their meals, made from seasonal ingredients.

International passengers travelling in First class are treated to five star dining with locally sourced ingredients. Available means include main meals, small plates or tasting menus. Business class passengers are given the option of three course meals, or something lighter to suit your dietary preferences. There is cabin crew service or passengers can help themselves at the inflight bar. Premium economy and economy passengers can choose from snack selections throughout their flight with a continuous service.

Alternatively, passengers flying internationally in Business, Premium Economy and Economy can select their meals prior to flying, by visiting the Qantas website.

Passengers can request meals to suit their special dietary needs on the Qantas website, on manage your booking tab.

These must be requested at least 24 hours before departing, except for Kosher meals which must be requested 36 hours before. The following is a list of all the special meals available from Qantas:

• Diabetic meal
• Child’s meal
• Fruit Platter meal
• Gluten-free meal
• Hindu meal
• Infant (0-11 months) meal
• Infant (12-23 months) meal
• Kosher meal
• Muslim(Halal) meal
• Vegetarian (Asian Indian style) meal
• Vegetarian (Lacto Ovo) meal
• Vegetarian (Strict Indian) meal
• Vegan meal

When flying domestically in economy class, passengers are given complimentary soft drinks (on selected flights), with wines and beers available to purchase. Business passengers on domestic routes are given complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including premium wines.

On international routes, first and business class passengers can enjoy complimentary drinks including award-winning champagnes, cocktails and juices, alongside the usual drinks service which is available to all classes of passengers.

Qantas operates a frequent flyer program aimed at rewarding customer loyalty with Qantas points. Points are accrued based on distance flown, with bonuses that vary by travel class. Points can also be earned on other Oneworld airlines as well as through other non-airline partners. Points can be redeemed for flights or upgrades on flights operated by Qantas, Oneworld airlines, and other partners such as Airnorth.

The Qantas Club is the airline lounge for Qantas with airport locations around Australia and the world and offers membership by paid subscription (one year, two years or four years) or by the achievement of Gold or Platinum frequent flyer status. Benefits of membership include lounge access, priority check-in, priority luggage handling and increased luggage allowances. Additionally, Qantas operates dedicated International first-class lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and Los Angeles. Learn more about the best frequent flyer programs with the Alternative Airlines blog.

The Oneworld alliance is a leading global airline network, with 15 member airlines. Oneworld alliance was founded and now consists of member airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LATAM, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, American Airlines and many others. The Oneworld alliance covers more than a thousand destinations in 155 countries.