Qantas distribution surcharge changes from 29 July 2026

Latest News|Published 21 July 2026

Qantas will adjust the per-segment distribution surcharge applied to Qantas-marketed flight segments on tickets issued globally for bookings made via EDIFACT and Standard Qantas NDC via GDS, effective 29 July 2026.

All Qantas-marketed segments booked in EDIFACT will continue to incur a distribution surcharge, regardless of whether your agency also has access to Qantas Premium NDC.

This update relates to distribution surcharges only and does not impact base fares.

The table below outlines the applicable distribution surcharges by booking channel from 29 July 2026.

Distribution surcharge details

Yes
No
Not applicable
EDIFACT
Standard NDC via GDS
Standard NDC
Premium NDC**
Via legacy systems
GDS partners Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport and TravelSky
Via technology partners and QDP portal
Via technology partners or GDS with agreement
Qantas surcharge per segment*
POS AU
Current AUD $11.50
New AUD $12.00
POS AU
Current AUD $4.50
New AUD $4.70
Zero
Zero
POS NZ
Current NZD $17.50
New NZD $18.00
POS NZ
Current NZD $5.00
New NZD $5.50
POS ROW
Current USD $13.00
New USD $13.50
POS ROW
Current USD $3.00
New USD $4.00

NB: Any applicable surcharge is determined by the booking channel used at ticketing. EDIFACT surcharges apply to bookings made via EDIFACT.

For bookings created prior to 29 July 2026 but not yet ticketed, tickets must be issued on or before 28 July 2026 to retain the current distribution surcharge level.

Any bookings ticketed on or after 29 July 2026 via a booking channel where a surcharge applies will be subject to the updated distribution surcharge.