Couple dining in economy

Economy inflight dining

Whether you’re with us for a long-haul or simply hopping across Australia, sit back with a range of complimentary drinks, snacks and meals inspired by seasonal ingredients and fresh flavours.

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Chicken salad with whole grains, edamame, ginger and soy dressing and AVRO gin spritz.

International dining

Relax into your flight with a menu inspired by local and seasonal ingredients, alongside an extensive selection of drinks, and a self-serve snack bar on select flights.aircraft-dining

Menu highlights on select flights:

  • Braised Angus beef with roast vegetables and potato mash,
  • AVRO gin spritz made for Qantas by Curatif,
  • Stone & Wood Pacific Ale from Byron Bay, and
  • 2022 Angas & Bremer Shiraz Grenache from Langhorn Creek, South Australia.

Your main meals are accompanied by sweet treats from local Australian producers, or with Aussie classics like chocolate TimTam biscuits, or Bulla ice cream.

A well-stocked bar includes our custom inflight cocktail, the AVRO gin spritz, as well as a rotating selection of award-winning Australian wines, spirits and beer such as Coopers Pale Ale. There are a range of non-alcoholic options, of course, including coffee, tea, juice and soft drinks for whenever you need a refreshment.

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Sample dining menu

Get a taste for the International Economy meals.

Download sample International Economy menu (PDF)

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Pumpkin and spinach frittata with beef sausages, potato hash and tomato relish.

Trans-Tasman and South Pacific dining

Enjoy a meal accompanied by sides and something sweet as you fly between Australia and New Zealand or the South Pacific. Our menu features seasonal, locally sourced produce and is accompanied by the international beverage menu, for a range of wine, beer and non-alcoholic options.
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Cauliflower tikka masala served on India flights.

Destination-based meals

Get a taste for the local culture before you arrive with menus influenced by your destination. Whether that’s Japanese flavours on your flight to Tokyo, or meals such as a tandoori cauliflower tikka masala on your way to New Delhi.
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B737-800 Domestic snack box.

Domestic dining

Our menus celebrate flavours from regions across the country, featuring ingredients from a range of local producers.

Depending on your flight duration, you’ll receive:

  • snacks on flights shorter than two hours,
  • a more substantial hot food item on flights up to three and a half hours, or
  • a meal with delicious sides and dessert on flights longer than three and a half hours.

Menu highlights on select domestic flights:*

  • Japanese poke rice salad with grilled chicken breast,
  • spinach and ricotta ravioli with Italian sugo and roast vegetables,
  • triple-chocolate brownies, and
  • cottage cheese and spinach samosas.

We offer a range of non-alcoholic options including tea or coffee, juice and soft drinks that you can enjoy throughout your flight. Alcoholic drinks are served from 9am on flights longer than two hours, or after midday on shorter flights. Enjoy a wine from various regions across Australia, sip an ice-cold Coopers Pale Ale from Adelaide, James Boags Lager from Launceston or Stone & Wood Pacific Ale from Byron Bay – or explore our selection of spirits.

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Snack item and red wine

Regional dining

Relax with a delicious snack or meal on all our regional QantasLink flights. Menus are inspired by fresh, local ingredients and are rotated frequently to celebrate the seasons. If your flight is longer than two hours, you’ll enjoy a hot menu item such as gourmet breakfast burgers or pizza, along with a sweet treat.

Sip on a hot tea or coffee while you fly, and from midday – or from 9am on longer flights – choose an award-winning Australian wine or cold beer. Our wine list is refreshed regularly and features South Australian wineries, a Riesling from the Limestone Coast, a Pinot Grigio from Langhorne Creek and a Sauvignon Blanc from Renmark and McLaren Vale.

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Children's meals

If your young flyer would like a meal made just for them, they can enjoy an infant or a child meal. Just request their meal on select international and domestic flights, at least 24 hours before your flight. We also have a yummy kids’ snack box on board select flights, with some surprises inside.
Request an infant or child's meal
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Dietary required meals

We have a range of options available, from vegetarian and gluten intolerant to halal meals, children’s meals and more. Simply request a meal that meets your dietary needs at least 36 hours before you fly with us.
More about dietary-required meals
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Your Economy cabin

Our friendly Economy cabin crew are always at hand to look after you throughout your flight. Enjoy inflight entertainment including movies, TV series and games, or stay connected with Wi-Fi on select flights. An amenity kit on longer flights helps you arrive feeling refreshed.
Explore the Economy experience