COVID-19 travel updates FAQs

If you need to contact us, by having the following information ready, our team will be able to assist you:

• Booking reference
• Passenger names
• Dates of travel
• Where you're flying to and from

If you need an insurance letter for your flight status, cancellation, refund or fees, complete the Customer Care form and a representative will be in contact. 

Qantas will bring forward the restart of some of its international flights from 1 November 2021 for eligible customers, following the Federal Government’s announcement that Australia’s international borders will open in November.

From 1 November 2021, Qantas will resume flights from Sydney to Los Angeles and London (Heathrow). Find out more about:

• Information on flights between Australia and the United Kingdom
• Information on flights between Australia and the United States

Sydney-Los Angeles and Sydney-London are on sale from now, for travel from 1 November 2021.

At this stage, all other international routes that are scheduled to resume from 18 December 2021 will continue as planned. If other states and territories open borders earlier and reduce quarantine requirements, we may resume flights on other routes sooner, too.

No. These flights are scheduled to operate between Sydney and London via Darwin. At this time you are not able to book Darwin to London as a standalone sector. Flights currently scheduled to operate Sydney to london on/after 18 December 2021 are published to operate via Singapore. You will be advised if there are any changes to their itinerary.

• If you are on Qantas international flights will be required to be fully vaccinated at the time of travel with a TGA-approved or recognised vaccine (some exemptions for medical reasons and children).
• As per governmment  requirements you will be required to return a negative COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to departure.

More information can be found about International travel requirements here.

Australian citizens and permanent residents who cannot be vaccinated - for example if they are under 12 or have a medical condition - will be treated as vaccinated for the purposes of their travel.

The details of travel requirements are being finalised and more information will be provided in coming weeks.

You will be required to show their proof of vaccination and negative COVID test result on arrival at the airport.

We are working with IATA on developing the IATA Travel Pass which will provide an easy and secure way for customers to share this information with Qantas prior to travel. There will also be an option for customers to provide a hard copy of their test results / vaccine certificate at the airport.

Further information will be provided in coming weeks.

We will provide you with details of the certified labs for PCR tests in the coming weeks.  

PCR testing must be completed within 72 hours of the scheduled departure. PCR tests are the customer’s expense.

The details of travel requirements are being finalised and more information will be provided in coming weeks.

Yes. However, you will need to follow the relevant health and quarantine requirements to return back to their home state if it is not NSW.

Under our Fly Flexible policy, customers with international bookings have the flexibility to make ‘fee free’ date changes for travel until 31 December 2022 which includes moving to an earlier flight (a fare difference may apply).

Under our Fly Flexible policy, customers with international bookings have the flexibility to make fee free date changes for travel until 31 December 2022 (a fare difference may apply). Customers are also eligible for a flight credit.

If you have received a positive COVID-19 PCR result prior to your flight you will be unable to travel and subject to and public health orders in your state.

You need to contact Qantas to discuss your options.

Through our Fly Flexible policy, with your international booking you will also have the flexibility to make fee free date changes for travel until 31 December 2022 (a fare difference may apply).

All international flights are currently suspended due to government restrictions. 

We’re preparing for a gradual restart of international flights from mid-December 2021, with plans linked to the vaccination rollout in Australia and key international markets. 

Because the situation is constantly evolving and may change rapidly, if we decide to cancel your flight, we’ll contact you as soon as possible in relation to your options, including a refund. You don’t need to do anything and you won’t be charged any cancellation fees.

More information on bookings changes and international network changes.

The best way to check the status of your flight is at Manage Booking.

Because the situation is constantly evolving and may change rapidly, if we decide to cancel your flight, we’ll contact you as soon as possible in relation to your options, including a refund. You don’t need to do anything and you won’t be charged any cancellation fees.

More information on bookings changes and international network changes.

Quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia is currently suspended. 

• For more information, refer to the New Zealand Government websiteOpens external site in a new window. 
• If your travel plans are affected, refer to booking changes to see the options available to you, including a refund if your flight is cancelled by us. 

Before booking and before you travel, ensure you check the latest AustralianOpens external site in a new window and New ZealandOpens external site in a new window government travel requirements, including any applicable Australian State Government restrictions and requirements, to ensure you are eligible to travel and have completed any required documentation.

More information on flights between Australia and New Zealand.

New government travel restrictions within and between Australian states and territories are currently in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your travel has been impacted, please see information on booking changes and other options.

Before booking and before you travel, ensure you check the latest Government travel requirements, which may include mandatory health declarations, use of face masks, entry permits, pre-approval and quarantine (possibly at your own expense), or you could be denied entry.

We're changing our domestic flying over the coming months, and additional flights and routes will be added as states open their borders.

More information on our Australian domestic network changes.

The best way to check the status of your flight is at Manage Booking.

If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, including your Classic Flight Reward booking, wait to hear from us before changing your booking.

More information on bookings changes.

If you've booked a Qantas flight through a travel agency or third-party website (eg Webjet or Booking.com), and you’re unable to contact them, we may be able to assist you.

For more information, visit Third-party booking assistance.

If you're eligible for a refund, your travel agent should provide you with one.

Contact them to confirm if you’re eligible and to discuss your options.

If we've had to change or cancel your flight, we'll contact you as soon as we can.

You can check the most up-to-date information on your flight at Manage Booking.

You can check Manage Booking or flight status for the most up-to-date information on your flight.

Read the latest Coronavirus information.

If your plans change and you no longer wish to travel, you can request a Flight Credit which can be used for future bookings.

1. Go to Manage booking (or use form below).

2. Enter your booking reference and last name in the relevant fields to access your booking information.

3. Scroll down to the 'Flights' heading or click 'Flight details' on the left-hand navigation to see your flight details.

4. Click 'Cancel/Voucher' on the right-hand side.

5. Accept the 'terms and conditions'.

You'll receive a confirmation email to the email address contained in your booking once your Flight Credit has been processed and is ready to use.

Find out more information on the terms and conditions that apply when using your Flight Credits. 

Note: if we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, we'll rebook you on the next available flight to your booked destination (if possible), at no additional cost to you. Alternatively, you can choose a Flight Credit or a refund. You won’t be charged any change or cancellation fees.

If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, including your Classic Flight Reward booking, wait to hear from us before changing your booking. You don’t need to do anything, and you won’t be charged any cancellation fees.

To avoid further inconvenience, your booking may be automatically converted to a Flight Credit to be used at a later date, however you'll also have other options available (including a refund), which you can review via Manage Booking once your flight has been cancelled.

You can choose to cancel your flight yourself. However, if you do, you may be charged a cancellation fee in accordance with your fare rules. See more information about booking changes and other options.

To ensure you can book with confidence, we've added further flexibility on flights across our network. 

Book any eligible Qantas flight, and enjoy added flexibility with the option to change the date of your travel as often as you need.

Enjoy unlimited fee-free changes to your date of travel when you book any:

• Qantas operated Australian domestic flight between 21 May 2020 and 22 February 2022, for travel between 12 June 2020 and 28 February 2022.
• Qantas operated trans-Tasman flight between 15 October 2020 and 22 February 2022, for travel between 16 October 2020 and 28 February 2022.
• Qantas operated international flight booked between 25 February and 22 February 2022, for travel between 1 November 2021 and 31 December 2022. Note: our flights are scheduled 12 months in advance, so your preferred date might not be available at this time.

If you decide to change the date of your travel we’ll waive the change fee. You'll need to change your flight before your scheduled date of departure and select a new travel date within 12 months of your original booking date. When you’re ready to rebook, you’ll also need to cover any fare increase for your new flight, if applicable. For all changes your applicable Fare Rules and the Qantas Conditions of Carriage apply.

Visit Fly Flexible for further information.

Note: if we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, we'll rebook you on the next available flight to your booked destination (if possible), at no additional cost to you. Alternatively, you can choose a Flight Credit or a refund. You won’t be charged any change or cancellation fees.

If you have booked through a travel agency or third-party website (eg Webjet or Booking.com), you won’t be able to make changes to your booking through qantas.com or your local Qantas office.

For this reason, the Manage Booking options are limited and you’ll need to contact the company you booked through to change your booking.

If you made your booking directly with us either online or via your local office, and you can't change your booking via Manage Booking, contact your local Qantas office and we’ll look into it for you.

Due to the unprecedented volumes of cancellations, your flight cancellation may take a few days to process. 

Due to the unprecedented volumes of cancellations, your flight cancellation may take a few days to process.

Therefore, you may still receive flight updates and you can disregard these.

Flight Credits are valid until the expiry date shown, with the exception of Flight Credits for which an extension has been applied.

Any existing, unused Flight Credits issued after 31 January 2019 for bookings made on or before 30 September 2021 are valid for bookings and travel until 31 December 2023. 

If your booking was made from 1 October 2021, your Flight Credit is valid for booking and travel within 12 months from your original booking date.

Refer to Booking changes and other options for more information on flight credit validity extensions.

Our standard Flight Credit conditions are available at Flight credits.

Visit our Booking changes and other options or Flight credits pages for the most up to date Flight Credit conditions.

If you cancelled your booking via Manage Booking, and weren’t presented with the option to take the value as a credit, you may have made your original booking through a travel agent or third party website (eg Webjet or Booking.com) or your travel dates may not have been eligible for our Flight Credit offer.

If you think there's been an error, contact your local Qantas office. 

If you wish to change your plans, you can cancel your booking and retain the full value as a Flight Credit. Just request your Flight Credit before your scheduled date of departure.

Plus, if your booking was made on or before 30 September 2021, your Flight Credit can be used for bookings and travel until 31 December 2023. This may take a few weeks to update in our system. 

When you’re ready to rebook, you’ll need to cover any change fee and any fare increase in your new booking.

If you booked with a travel agent or through a third-party website (eg Booking.com or Webjet), contact them directly to make changes to your booking.

If we've cancelled your flight, we’ll contact you as soon as possible. You will not be charged any change or cancellation fees.

Find more information on flight credits at booking changes and other options.

Due to the unprecedented volume of booking changes, your Flight Credit may take longer than usual to process.

No, Flight Credits are non-transferable and will remain in the name of the original booking holder.

Contact your local Qantas office if you would like your cancellation converted to a Flight Credit.

You can contact your local Qantas office to discuss your options. Depending on your fare type, change or cancellation fees may apply. 

When rebooking, the fare will need to be of equal or higher value than your original booking for all bookings made from 1 March 2021.

For bookings made on or before 30 September 2021, your Flight Credit is eligible to be used for multiple future bookings. Just book your Qantas flights and ensure all travel is completed before 31 December 2023. If you don’t use the full value of your Flight Credit in one transaction, we’ll issue you a new Flight Credit with the same expiry date.

Find out more information on the terms and conditions that apply when using your Flight Credit.

This is a known error and the value of your Flight Credit will not be lost. Our teams are working through a fix.

When you go to rebook using your Flight Credit, the full value will be available.

You can also see the full value of your Flight Credit at Manage Booking.

This is a technical error. Validity conditions can be found at the bottom of the Flight Credit, where there's a clause overriding the standard 12 month validity with the new validity date of 31 December 2023, if applicable.

To redeem your Flight Credit, go to Manage booking and enter the credit reference and your last name.

Alternatively, you can redeem your Flight Credit by contacting your local Qantas office, however a change booking fee will apply.

Find out more about using your Flight Credit.

If your flight was cancelled by us, we’ll contact you as soon as possible.

To avoid further inconvenience, your booking may be automatically converted to a Flight Credit to be used at a later date, however you'll also have other options available (including a refund), which you can review via Manage Booking once your flight has been cancelled.

If we've cancelled your flight, you can apply for a refund of any booking add-ons via the online Refund Form or through your local Qantas office.

Yes, if you’re due to travel on a Classic Flight Reward booking made before 28 February 2022 (and your itinerary contains only Classic Flight Reward flights) and wish to change your date of travel, or cancel your flights, we’ll waive the change or cancellation fee until 28 February 2022.

Visit Flexible Classic Flight Rewards for more information.

You can change or cancel your Classic Flight Reward booking at Manage Booking.

As at 31 March 2020, if you're eligible, your Qantas Frequent Flyer status will automatically be extended for 12 months.

Find more information about status extensions.

Your Qantas Points won't be frozen, so you'll need to ensure your account remains active over that period.

Qantas Points only expire if you do not redeem or earn any new points over an 18 month period.

There are many ways to keep your account active by earning Qantas Points on the ground, not just through flying. Two easy ways you can earn Qantas Points are using a Qantas Points earning credit card or linking your Woolworths Everyday Reward membership to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account.

Find more ways to earn points.

There are also many ways you can redeem Qantas Points such as with Qantas Wine or via the Qantas Store. 

Find more ways to use points.

Some of our Australian domestic Qantas operated lounges are now open following the easing of travel and venue capacity restrictions and flight schedules increasing.

We’ll look to progressively open the remainder of our Australian lounge network as more flights are re-introduced.

Qantas International First and International Business lounges, and international lounges operated by partner airlines for Qantas passengers remain closed until further notice.

See Temporary inflight and airport service changes for the most up to date lounge opening details.

As part of our Fly Well program, we’ve introduced additional measures in our newly re-opened lounges, including capacity restrictions, giving you added peace-of-mind that safety and wellbeing are our highest priority.

See Temporary inflight and airport service changes for more information on your lounge experience.

Due to state and territory specific restrictions on indoor gatherings, there is a limit on the number of customers in a lounge at any time. When the lounge has reached capacity, it will temporarily be closed and you’ll be invited to return at a specific time once capacity is expected to ease, depending on upcoming flight departures.

Yes, you'll have temporary access to the Qantas Domestic Business lounge until the Qantas Club lounge is reopened, subject to capacity restrictions.

If you’d like to bring guests into the lounge as per your membership benefits and subject to capacity restrictions, you must all be travelling on the same flight.

If your guests aren't travelling with you on the same flight, currently we’re unable to accept guests of members in the lounges.

These changes will remain while state and territory specific restrictions on indoor gatherings apply.

Yes. 

If you have an eligible paid Qantas Club membership, your updated Membership Year end date can be viewed at My Account. Your digital card, available on the Qantas app, also shows your new membership expiry date.

As new membership cards aren't being issued, present your digital card to the lounge team on arrival at eligible airport lounges.

See Qantas Club Membership and Lounge Invitation Extensions for more details.

No, it's not possible to reserve lounge access.

The risk of contracting COVID-19 on board an aircraft is regarded as low due to a combination of factors, including the cabin air filtration system, seating formation (ie passengers aren’t sitting face-to-face) and the high backs of aircraft seats acting as a physical barrier.

As part of our Fly Well program, we’re also making some changes at the airport and inflight to reduce this risk even further.

A Fly Well pack contains a face mask as well as sanitising wipes for wiping down seat belts, trays and armrests.

You can collect your Fly Well pack at the gate, before boarding your flight.

While it’s not mandatory from a safety point of view, we recommend you collect a pack and wear your face mask for peace-of-mind. You can also bring your own mask if you’d prefer.

If you’re not able to collect a Fly Well pack before boarding your flight, face masks and hand sanitiser wipes are available onboard. You’ll also find hand sanitising stations at the boarding gate and located throughout the airport.

You're required to wear a face mask on all flights. Your face mask needs to cover your mouth and nose and must be worn unless you're under 12 years of age or have a medical condition.

As you'll need to wear your mask as soon as you enter the airport as well as inflight, you’re encouraged to bring your own. If you need a replacement mask, they are included in your Fly Well pack which is collected at the boarding gate.

Ensure you’re aware of any government requirements that apply while in Australia and in New ZealandOpens external site in a new window, including wearing face masks and coverings.

If you're feeling unwell and experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at any time before your flight, you should defer your travel plans. If you need to defer your plans, contact your local Qantas office before departure to discuss your options.