Qantas Economy Plus has arrived

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1. What is included in the Qantas Economy Plus booking?

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Qantas Economy Plus is a new seat type in Economy, offering up to 40% more legroom, priority boarding in group 2 and priority access to overhead lockers.

2. How much does Qantas Economy Plus cost?

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Qantas Economy Plus pricing varies depending on the route your customer is flying. You can view Qantas Economy Plus pricing for your customer through your GDS or technology partner.

Platinum and above Frequent Flyer members receive complimentary access to Qantas Economy Plus seats at booking, while Gold members receive complimentary access at check‑in (subject to availability). All other customers can purchase Economy Plus seats anytime from booking up until check‑in.

3. Is Qantas Economy Plus available on all flights?

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Qantas Economy Plus is now available on our A220 and A321XLR fleet and on select B737 aircraft, on flights across Australia and to popular short-haul international destinations including New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Bali.

From later this year, Qantas Economy Plus will expand to the airline's Airbus A330 fleet, covering more international routes, including destinations across Asia.

4. How do I reserve a Qantas Economy Plus seat for my customer?

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You can select or purchase a Qantas Economy Plus seat by selecting your customer's seat when making their booking. Customers can also select their seats at any time through Manage Booking on qantas.com or in the Qantas App.

We recommend selecting Qantas Economy Plus seats at the time of booking, with the ability to purchase seats available up to 24 hours prior to departure and complimentary selection available at any time prior to departure. Qantas Economy Plus seats will be complimentary for Platinum One and Platinum members, and complimentary for Gold members at check in, subject to availability.

5. Are you charging for seats that were previously free?

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Qantas Economy Plus has been designed to offer customers more choice and added value, with benefits including extra legroom, priority boarding and dedicated overhead locker space.

Our highest tier Frequent Flyer members will now enjoy complimentary access to the new Qantas Economy Plus seats based on their tier status.

6. Will my customers pay less for Qantas Economy Plus seating when booking through Qantas NDC?

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Qantas Economy Plus seat selection purchased through Qantas NDC will benefit from lower pricing compared to bookings made through traditional booking systems.

7. How many Qantas Economy Plus seats are available per flight?

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Qantas Economy Plus seating comprises up to 31% of the Economy cabin on B737, A220 and A321XLR aircraft, with the numbers of seats varying by aircraft type.

8. If the flight doesn't have Qantas Economy Plus, what seating options are available for my customers?

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On aircraft not configured with Qantas Economy Plus, customers will still have access to a range of seating options. Extra Legroom seats remain available, and Forward Seating zones are being expanded across the Economy cabin, giving customers more flexibility to select seats towards the front of the Economy cabin. Platinum One, Platinum, Gold and Silver Frequent Flyers will all get complimentary access to Forward zones.

9. Are there any limitations or restrictions when booking a Qantas Economy Plus seat?

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Some Qantas Economy Plus seats are located in an Exit Row. To sit in an Exit Row, your customer must be at least 15 years old, be willing and able to follow instructions given in English by the crew, and satisfy the Exit Row Requirements.

10. If I reserve a Qantas Economy Plus seat for my customer, is it guaranteed?

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Seats may be reassigned for operational, safety, or security reasons, even after boarding. If your customer's seat is changed and we cannot reseat them in Qantas Economy Plus, your customers will be eligible for a refund.

11. Are there any changes to how Status Credits or Qantas Points are earned when booking Qantas Economy Plus?

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No. Your customers can continue to earn Qantas Points and Status Credits as per their fare type, with no additional points or status credits earned as a result of selecting a Qantas Economy Plus seat.

12. My customer receives complimentary access to Qantas Economy Plus due to their loyalty tier, but their accompanying companion is booked separately. Will they need to pay?

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Yes. To receive complimentary access to seating products, accompanying passengers must be on the same booking as the Qantas Frequent Flyer member. If they are booked separately, standard charges apply.

13. When will Economy Plus branding appear on aircraft?

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Economy Plus branding on the headrests will be rolled out over the coming months. However, Economy Plus signage on the overhead lockers will be installed from the first flight.

14. Is Preferred seating still available for purchase?

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Preferred seating is being replaced with Forward Seating. Preferred seating is located in the front half of the Economy cabin, but excludes Economy Plus seating. All Forward seats are complimentary for Platinum One and Platinum members from booking. Gold and Silver members also receive complimentary access to Forward seats, with some seating options within the Forward zone available from booking and additional options available from 24 hours before departure, subject to availability. Forward seating is available on all Qantas operated flights, excluding Dash 8 fleet.

15. What happens with my customers' seat selections on bookings made before 6 February 2026?

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For bookings made prior to 6 February 2026, Qantas will honour the original seat selection. If that seat is reclassified as a Qantas Economy Plus seat, you can retain the seat for your customer without any additional charges. Please note that operational changes may still occur. Any voluntary change from the original seat may incur a fee due to product and pricing differentiation.

16. What are the benefits of selecting my customers seat before check in opens?

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With the introduction of Qantas Economy Plus and Forward seating zones, the benefits of selecting a seat at time of booking, or as soon as possible afterwards, will increase. Qantas Economy Plus and Forward seats will remain available for purchase up until check‑in opens, 24 hours before departure. After check‑in opens, access to these seats will be available exclusively to eligible Frequent Flyers, based on tier benefits.

Once check‑in opens, if you haven't selected a seat, one will be automatically assigned and there will be more limited opportunities to select an alternative seat in the cabin. Selecting a seat in advance helps ensure your customers have access to a wider range of options and makes it easier to choose the seat that best suits their preferences.