Qantas and American Airlines
About American Airlines
American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, and one of North America's major airlines. Along with its subsidiary, American Eagle, it operates an extensive network within the United States and internationally.
With a fleet that includes both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the airline offers a range of inflight amenities and entertainment, as well as quality food and beverage options across First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes.
Note: Inflight offerings differ between domestic and international flights. Visit American Airlines to find out what to expect for your flight.
Network
Together, Qantas and American Airlines offer the most comprehensive partnership network between Australia, New Zealand and North America, with non-stop, year rounds flights across the Pacific. Connect with Qantas codeshare flights operated by American Airlines throughout the United States and Canada.
| Qantas operated flights between Australia, New Zealand and North America | Qantas codeshare flights operated by American Airlines between Australia and North America | Qantas codeshare flights operated by American Airlines within North America |
|---|---|---|
Australia Between Brisbane and:
Between Melbourne and:
Between Sydney and:
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Australia Between Brisbane and:
Between Sydney and:
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Fly between Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York, San Franciso and Vancouver and a range of destinations across the United States. |
New Zealand Between Auckland and:
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New Zealand Between Auckland and:
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oneworld Alliance
American Airlines and its affiliates fly to more than 330 destinations in 60 countries. Find out where you can go and the benefits of travelling with oneworld.
Explore where you can travel with Qantas and American Airlines
Before you fly
There is a selection of benefits available that can be booked ahead of your trip when flying on a Qantas codeshare flight with American Airlines. Visit Manage booking if you require further information.
| Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by American Airlines |
Business | Economy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum One/ Platinum |
Gold | Silver | Qantas Club | Bronze | ||
| Standard complimentary seat selection via qantas.com |
No |
No | No | No | No | No |
| Standard complimentary seat selection via American Airlines |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Complimentary Preferred seat selection via qantas.com | No |
No | No | No | No | No |
| Complimentary Preferred seat selection via American Airlines | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Online check-in via qantas.com when your first flight is operated by Qantas |
No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Online check-in via airline partner when your first flight is operated by American Airlines |
No | No | No | No | No |
No |
| Pre-flight meal selection |
No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Special meal request |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Purchase additional / excess baggage prior to departure |
No | No | No | No | No | No |
At the airport
The operating carrier is responsible for checking in customers travelling on Qantas codeshare services. Check your itinerary to locate the departure terminal and ensure you check in with the operating carrier.
| Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by American Airlines |
Business | Economy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum One/ Platinum |
Gold | Silver | Qantas Club |
Bronze | ||
| Baggage Through Check from Qantas operated flight |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Boarding Pass Through Check from Qantas operated flight |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extra checked baggage allowance |
N/A | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Priority airport check-in |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Priority boarding |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Priority baggage handling |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Lounge access
Eligible customers and their guests booked on a Qantas flight number on the codeshare routes can access the following lounges. In addition to the codeshare services, Qantas Platinum and Gold Frequent Flyers travelling with American Airlines are able to access lounges across the American Airlines network per the oneworld policy.
For more details on Qantas’ lounge access policy, visit lounge access eligibility
Customers booked on an American Airlines flight number should refer to Amercian Airlines for their lounge eligibility and access policy.
| Benefits included for Qantas codeshare services operated by American Airlines |
Business | Economy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge access |
Platinum One/ Platinum |
Gold | Silver | Qantas Club |
Bronze | |
| Sydney International |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
No |
| Auckland | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
No |
| Los Angeles |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
No |
| All American Airlines Admirals Clubs |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
No |
Qantas Frequent Flyers
Qantas Frequent Flyerscan earn more Qantas Points and Status Credit by booking the codeshare flight. In addition to the codeshare services, Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn Qantas Points and Status Credits as well as redeem flights across the American Airlines network.
You can use your Qantas Points on American Airlines for Classic Flight Rewards and Points Plus Pay
Support
Special requests
To benefit from the following special requests, choose a flight operated by Qantas or contact American Airlines directly:
- assistance for children travelling alone,
- medical assistance,
- transporting oxygen for medical purposes, and
- transport on a stretcher.
Missed connections
Sometimes things don't go to plan, and we recognise the impact delays and missed connections can have. In the event this happens to you, below is some key information.
If you missed a connection due to the late arrival of your aircraft, the delivering carrier is responsible for ensuring you make your final destination.
Lost baggage
If your baggage doesn't arrive on the same flight as you, contact the Arrival Service desk of the delivering carrier in the arrivals hall.
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Important information
>International flights remain subject to government and regulatory approval.
Disclaimer: ~You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, Status Credits and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer: ^ Classic Flight Rewards are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) by an Accepted Payment Card in addition to the points required on Classic Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking. For more information, visit Classic Flight Rewards
Disclaimer: # Points Plus Pay is available on any flight with a Qantas (QF), Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) or Jetstar Japan (GK) flight number and selected partner airlines when travelling on a Qantas fare, as long as there is a seat available for sale. The Qantas Points required include taxes, fees and carrier charges (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport), are subject to change and are quoted at the time of booking - a minimum number of points applies. Qantas Points may not be earned on some fare types or on some oneworld® Member Airline or airline partner flights. For more information, visit Points Plus Pay
Disclaimer: * Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on Eligible Flights with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Member Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. For full details see the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions and Airline Earning Tables