Published on 7th November 2025 at 9:08
Qantas is enhancing the onboard experience across its domestic and short-haul international fleet with the introduction of Qantas Economy Plus, a new cabin product designed to give customers more choice with extra legroom seating, priority boarding and priority access to overhead baggage space.
The Economy Plus seats will give customers up to 40 per cent more legroom, allowing them to stretch out and take advantage of more space to the seat in front. This new product will be available from February 2026 on the Airbus A321XLR, A220 and Boeing 737 aircraft which operate on the airline’s expansive domestic network as well as to New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
Recognising the importance of seating for frequent flyers, high-tiered members will receive complimentary access to Qantas Economy Plus, enhancing the benefits available to them. Every week, over 21,000 seats are selected by Frequent Flyers towards the front of the economy cabin.
The launch of the new Economy Plus product comes as the national carrier progresses with its historic fleet renewal program, which includes 48 next generation A321XLR aircraft on order. The first two A321XLR aircraft began flying on the domestic network in September, with a third set to arrive before the end of the year.
Qantas is taking delivery of new A321XLR and A220 aircraft with extra-legroom seating already fitted. The airline will begin reconfiguration of its 737 aircraft in December.
Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson said Qantas Economy Plus will give customers greater flexibility with how they choose to travel and provide additional value for frequent flyers.
“This is an evolution of our Economy offering and delivers more choice for our customers while recognising our most loyal frequent flyers with expanded benefits, in the areas we know they value the most,” said Ms Hudson.
“We’re always looking for ways to enhance the onboard experience and maximise comfort for our customers. We believe this new seating product will be popular with our corporate and leisure travellers when it launches next year.”
Platinum members and above will receive complimentary access to Qantas Economy Plus when making their flight booking and Gold members will receive complimentary access at check-in*.
Qantas Economy Plus** will be available for purchase on Qantas’ 737, A321XLR and A220 fleets, including on any short-haul international routes they operate, from February 2026 and pricing will be announced closer to the launch.
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*Check in up to 24 hours before departure and subject to availability. Gold members receive complimentary forward economy seating when making their flight booking.
**Subject to regulatory approval.
