Qantas Airlines corporate information, Qantas Club frequent flyer programs, major hubs, airline contacts and more details explained in this article.

Qantas Airlines Corporate Info:

Qantas Airlines is the world’s second oldest airline founded in 1920 in the Queensland outback. It is also Australia’s largest international and domestic airline. Qantas Airlines flies to over 142 destinations. The corporate headquarters is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Qantas Group also operates QantasLink, Jetstar and Australian Airlines. In order to concentrate on the two major airlines, Qantas and Jetstar, Australian Airlines ceased to exist in July 2006.

Qantas Airlines Statistics:

• Over 38,000 employees (as of April 2006)
• Part of the oneworld alliance
• Over 5,700 domestic flights inside Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 700 international flights to over 80 destinations each week.
• Operates over 210 aircraft (as of April 2006)
• Publicly traded as QAN (ASX)

Major Hub of Qantas Airlines:

• Sydney, Australia: SYD
• Melbourne, Australia: MEL
• Singapore: SIN

Qantas Airlines Rewards Programs/Perks:

Qantas Airlines’ program is called Qantas Club. They offer air travel and upgrades in exchange for points. If you have a Qantas Airlines credit card (offered through AMEX, Visa, and Diners Club) or use their Partners services, you can earn credits and redeem them for rewards. The Qantas Airlines’ Qantas Club program has three levels of membership above the entry level Bronze membership that are earned by getting status credits: Silver, Gold and Platinum which can get you priority check in, preferred seating, and extra baggage allowance.

Qantas Airlines member Lounges are also called Qantas Club and are available to passengers who are Silver members and above, with Gold and Platinum members receiving complimentary memberships. There are over 250 Quantas Club lounges, partner airlines and associated lounges worldwide which includes about 20 in Australia.

Qantas Airlines Contacts:

• http://www.qantas.com/au
• Reservations: 800-227-4500
• Qantas Club: 800-227-4220

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