US EditionAussies fly in comfort after big Qantas move
Qantas Economy Plus offers up to 40% more legroom, priority boarding, and overhead bin access to meet demand and compete with Virgin Australia's Economy X.
- Qantas said on Monday its new Economy Plus seats are available for booking, with flights starting February 6 on Boeing 737, Airbus A321XLR and A220 aircraft.
- Amid market competition, Qantas moved to match Virgin's premium-economy offerings, aiming to capture the profitable mid-market segment established since the pandemic.
- Offering up to 40 per cent more legroom, the Economy Plus seats include 48 on Boeing 737, 20 on A220, and 36 on A321XLR, with prices from $30 to $90.
- Qantas is granting complimentary access to Qantas Platinum and Platinum/One members when they book, while Gold-tier members can access seats 24 hours before departure, benefiting passengers on the same booking.
- By expanding to Airbus A330s, the airline will extend Economy Plus to more Asia routes this year, targeting business travellers, SMEs, and signalling broader network growth beyond November.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Qantas class war: Premium economy fliers to get first dibs at overhead bins
Qantas’ Economy Plus seats provide up to 40 per cent more legroom, and include priority boarding and priority access. Crucially, coveted overhead baggage space will be divvied up, with dedicated bins for the passengers.
The Canberra Times
The Border MailQantas launches brand new enhanced economy class with extra legroom to rival Virgin's
Qantas unveils its brand new Economy Plus, offering 40 per cent more legroom and priority boarding on select flights. Available to book now.
QANTAS: 'Economy Plus' now launched
Qantas has now launched its newest cabin product, and as of today, Monday 2 February, it’s available for booking. Economy Plus was first announced back in November 2025. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34 inches. It means Qantas is […] The post QANTAS: ‘Economy Plus’ now launched appeared first on 2PAXfly - Travel News, Airline Flight and Hotel Reviews.
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