SYDNEY- Australian flag carrier Qantas (QF) is transforming the holiday travel landscape this Christmas, preparing for an unprecedented festive season that promises to delight millions of customers across the country.

The national carrier has strategically rolled out a series of customer experience enhancements designed to make year-end travel more exciting and rewarding.

Qantas New Christmas Livery

The airline’s festive fleet takes center stage with specially decorated aircraft that capture the holiday spirit. The QantasLink Q400 ‘Dasher-8’ and Boeing 737 ‘Roo-dolph’ will traverse Australian skies, adorned in Christmas-themed livery that promises to spark joy among travelers.

Passengers flying these aircraft during December will receive a special bonus: double loyalty points, adding extra cheer to their travel experience.

Qantas is not stopping at aircraft decoration. The airline has also introduced a comprehensive suite of upgrades targeting customer satisfaction. New seasonal international first and business-class inflight menus have been developed, complemented by a refreshed First lounge menu and an updated beer selection across the network.

A standout addition to the holiday logistics is the Qantas Freight A321 aircraft, christened ‘Santa’s Freight’, which will play a crucial role in transporting thousands of presents and festive goods across the nation.

Catriona Larritt, Qantas Group’s Chief Customer and Digital Officer, highlighted the airline’s focus on customer delight, particularly for younger travelers.

Behind the scenes, Qantas teams have invested months of preparation to ensure operational readiness for the anticipated holiday rush. The goal is clear: to help millions of customers reunite with their families and friends during this special season.

Qantas Unveils New Menu

Qantas is revolutionizing its inflight and lounge dining experience with a comprehensive menu overhaul designed by Creative Director of Food, Beverage, and Service Neil Perry.

The new seasonal menus showcase premium Australian producers, featuring exceptional ingredients like Margra Lamb, Glacier 51 Toothfish, Wollemi Duck, Coppertree Farms Butter, and Skull Island King Prawns.

The airline has completely transformed its beer selection across lounges and in-flight services. Qantas lounges now stock an innovative local independent beer range that celebrates regional breweries.

Sydney travelers will enjoy Hawke’s lager, Brisbane passengers can savor Straddie Amity Pale Ale, Canberra will have Bentspoke Crankshaft IPA, Perth passengers can select Gage Roads Single Fin Summer Ale, and Melbourne travelers can try Stomping Ground Big Sky Hazy.

Complementing these new offerings, customer favorites Stone and Wood and Cooper’s Pale Ale remain available inflight and in lounges.

Qantas is also expanding its inflight cocktail program with two distinctive new offerings. The airline has developed an exclusive onboard Bloody Mary mixture and partnered with Curatif to create the Qantas Aviation Spritz. This unique cocktail combines Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin and Regal Rogue Daring Dry, providing an innovative twist on the classic cocktail. The Qantas Aviation Spritz will be served across international economy and premium economy cabins.

In the lead-up to Christmas, Qantas will serve traditional festive fare across selected domestic and international lounges. The offering includes a signature Christmas cocktail, forming part of the airline’s broader strategy to enhance customer experience during the holiday season.

Additional airport activations and surprise customer gifts are planned, with more details to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Key Takeaways

Qantas has meticulously crafted an exceptional seasonal menu that elevates inflight and lounge dining across first and business-class offerings. The carefully designed culinary experience showcases premium Australian ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.

First Class Inflight Menu Features Distinctive Australian Flavors

The first-class menu begins with an Australian-tasting plate that highlights local produce. Saltbush-crusted goats cheese, lamb prosciutto, dukkah olives, piccalilli, and bush tomato relish are served alongside pepper leaf and parmesan lavosh.

The main course presents seared Glacier 51 toothfish accompanied by sugar snaps, snow peas, and lemon, dressed with Cobram Estate Hojiblanca extra virgin olive oil. The meal concludes with a refined Coratina extra virgin olive oil pannacotta topped with toasted almond praline.

Business Class Offers Diverse and Sophisticated Culinary Options

Business class passengers will enjoy a vegetable rendang with fragrant rice, cashews, and spicy pickles. The menu also features a roast chicken thigh cutlet served with charred broccolini, feta, olive, and almond dressing.

A standout dish includes braised Margra lamb shoulder paired with rosemary potatoes, honey glazed carrots, and crushed minted peas.

Lounge Dining Embraces Seasonal Freshness and Festivity

The First Lounge menu introduces a breakfast salad combining quinoa, roast tomatoes, avocado, poached egg, corn, pepita, and chili salsa. Another highlight is a salad featuring buffalo mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.

Qantas Celebrates Christmas with Signature Cocktail and Festive Treats

Across all lounges, travelers can enjoy a Qantas Signature Christmas Cocktail. This bespoke spritz combines vodka, cherry brandy, and a custom strawberry Christmas syrup, garnished with crystallized ginger and fresh mint.

Complementing the cocktail, festive treats include roast turkey rolls, fruit mince pies, Christmas gingerbread, and seasonal ice creams.

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