Qantas

Qantas, originally founded in 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, has grown into Australia’s leading airline and one of the world’s oldest still in operation. Known as “The Flying Kangaroo,” it operates out of its headquarters in Mascot, Sydney.

The airline’s core business centers on air transportation—serving domestic, regional, and international passengers. It also handles air freight through its cargo arm, Qantas Freight, and supports regional connectivity via QantasLink. Beyond flying, Qantas offers loyalty rewards via its well-regarded Frequent Flyer program, and provides engineering, maintenance, catering, and ground handling services.

Its major clients are broad and global—ranging from regional travelers and business passengers to freight partners and loyalty program stakeholders. Through its alliances, especially with Emirates and oneworld members, Qantas serves frequent flyers worldwide.

Qantas maintains a wide-reaching network with hubs across Australia—most notably in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane—as well as regional branches and international offices in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and beyond. Its subsidiaries, including Jetstar and Jetconnect, expand its reach into low-cost and regional markets, making Qantas a major player in global aviation while continuing to symbolize Australian identity and international connectivity.