Qantas Airline
Skip navigation
Destinations
Travel Insider
Restaurant and hotel reviews, photo galleries and travel articles.
menu_destinations promoslot
Flight deals
All flight deals
Deals on Qantas flights across a range of international destinations.
menu_flightDeals promoslot
Plan
Timetables
Search Qantas timetables for Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar flights.
Route Maps
Navigate our network with route maps and discover destinations.
Travel Advice
Prepare for your trip with our checklist and visa and health information.
Gifts and Travel Products
Shop for an exciting array of merchandise and exclusive Qantas products at retail prices.
Why Qantas?
The answer is simple. Excellent service, great value and an award winning airline.
Email Subscription
Get the latest flight sales and travel reviews straight to your inbox.
menu_plan promoslot
Book
Flights
Search flights to make your booking.
Flights to Australia
View the latest flight deals to Australia.
Hotels and Airbnb
Earn Qantas Points on our huge range of accommodation options worldwide.
Cars
Book Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty car hire or see our car hire specials.
Transfers
Book airport transfers in over 280 destinations worldwide.
Activities
Make the most of your trip and choose from over 10,000 activities in 800 destinations worldwide.
Travel Insurance
Compare and book travel insurance for your next trip.
Manage booking
Log in with your booking reference to request seats, change or upgrade flights, check in and more. Find out about Bid Now Upgrades.
menu_book promoslot
Fly
Flight status
Find arrival and departure information and view our on time performance.
Travel updates
Track updates on extreme weather or other major issues that may impact your flight.
Baggage
View baggage allowances, purchase additional baggage, learn about dangerous goods or track lost baggage.
Specific needs
Options for mobility and medical assistance and first-time flyers.
Check-in
Ways to check-in for your flight including online and on your mobile.
Seat selection
Request Extra Legroom seats or other seats after payment for your flight has been made or select your seat at check-in.
Airport lounges
Start your trip in the exclusive surrounds of one of our world class airport lounges.
Travelling with children
Information about travelling with kids and children travelling alone.
At the airport
Read our airport guides and find airport parking.
Travel classes
Find out more about our award winning First and International Business class and other classes of travel on Qantas.
Onboard
Find out more about inflight dining, entertainment and communication and see our seat maps.
menu_fly promoslot
Frequent Flyer
Discover and Join
Explore the many benefits of membership. Join Qantas Frequent Flyer today to start earning points right away.
Flying Qantas and Partner Airlines
Discover the advantages of flying with Qantas and our Partner Airlines. Learn about Status Credits, view tier benefits and use our helpful calculators.
Qantas Points and Partners
Find out how to earn points with our many partners and then use points for Reward Flights, upgrades, in the Qantas Store and more.
menu_FF promoslot
Business Essentials
Sample Reporting
Manage your business travel costs through Business Essentials.
Registration Form
Complete the form to register for Qantas Business Essentials.
menu_BusEssentials promoslot
Help
Customer Support
Find out how to change your booking, contact your local Qantas Office and get answers to other questions.
FAQs
Get answers online now to commonly asked questions at Qantas.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility
Download our free online tools for individuals with dexterity limitations.
Site Map
Find what you’re looking for with the Qantas site map.
menu_help promoslot
Our Company
Qantas CEO
Qantas Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Our Fleet
Subsidiary Companies
Qantas Departments
Advertising
Qantas Uniforms
History

50 years of Qantas Leadership in Jet Services

Australian travellers joined the jet-set era 50 years ago when Qantas departed Sydney bound for USA

50 years of Qantas Leadership in Jet Services
Show thumbs
Slide Left
  • 50 years of Qantas Leadership in Jet Services
  • Production 1st QF B707-138 jet Renton, USA, 1958
  • B707-183 production Renton USA 1959
  • First QF B707-138 VH-EBA after rollout USA 11 Feb 1959
  • Live television coverage greets arrival 1st QF B707-138 jet Sydney 2 July 1959
  • Ceremonial decoration prior 1st Qantas jet service from Sydney 29 July 1959
  • Boeing 707-138 VH-EBC flew 1st schedule flight 29 July 1959
  • Boeing 707-138 VH-EBC flew 1st schedule flight 29 July 1959
  • First Qantas B707-138 official welcome Nadi, Fiji, 1959
  • QF Boeing 707-138 welcome ceremony Honolulu 1959
  • QF Boeing 707-138 welcome ceremony Honolulu 1959
  • Qantas Chairman Hudson Fysh at naming ceremony Qantas B707-138 at Honolulu 1959
  • Mail handed over for inaugural B707 by VH-EBA Sydney to Vancouver service 11 September 1959
  • Flight hostess uniform 1959
  • Qantas B707-138B VH-EBL City of Geelong in V-jet livery introduced from 1961
  • Qantas B707-138B VH-EBH with new engine, body design August 1961
  • B707-338C VH-EAJ City of Geelong in 1969 V-jet livery
  • B707 cabin bag 1959
  • Passenger ticket circa 1960s
  • 1960s travel advice for women
Slide Right
50 years of Qantas Leadership in Jet Services
Prev
1 of 1
Next