First Class to London

Qantas to reintroduce the A380 to Heathrow.

But not until June.

At present only Sydney to Los Angeles utilises the Airbus Jumbo but from that month the airline will also operate flights between Sydney and London via Singapore.

A fourth Qantas A380 has emerged from the Californian desert with ‘Reginald Ansett’ (VH-OQH) leaving the storage yard this month for the first time since it was parked there in March 2020.

Qantas has utilised the down time while the aircraft were in the desert to upgrade the popular passenger-friendly planes, increasing the number of premium seats and refurbishing the cabins. The aircraft have a reconfigured Business Class cabin, with 70 updated business suites, and an extended Premium Economy section with 60 seats, up from 35, as well as refreshed Economy and First cabins.

The upper deck lounge has also had a full upgrade with booth style seating for ten people, a self-service bar and an option to order signature drinks and snacks.

From 27 March, Qantas will reopen its Sydney and Melbourne International Business Lounges as more passengers take to the skies and revert its First Lounges in Australia, which operated as hybrid First/Business Lounges during the pandemic, to the full premium offering.

Eligible First Lounge customers will again enjoy a Neil Perry curated à la carte dining menu, Champagnes and fine Australian wines, as well as a seasonal cocktail selection. The Spa will also reopen offering bespoke pre-travel treatments such as hot stone massages and mini-facials using LaGaia products.

Qantas Chief Customer Officer Stephanie Tully said the return of airline’s premium offerings is a welcome sign of travel continuing to take off.

“We know that our customers have missed the Qantas A380 travel experience as much as our team has missed being able to provide it for them so it’s fantastic that we’re back in the air with our premium full service on these newly refurbished aircraft”.

www.qantas.com

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