Qantas has launched flights between Melbourne and Exmouth for the first time , with the new direct seasonal route cutting travel time by three hours for Victorians who previously connected through Perth.

Qantas and Jetstar are gearing up for the busiest Easter since 2019 with more than 620,000 customers to fly across their domestic and international networks over the five-day long weekend.

Qantas customers travelling across its regional, domestic and international network are in for a bigger and better inflight and lounge dining experience as the airline rolls out a significant menu enhancement program this month.

Qantas and Jetstar are giving customers an extra 12 months to use their COVID credits, which are a carry-over from the unprecedented upheaval to borders and travel during the pandemic.

Qantas Loyalty has today unveiled a new online shopping experience which will allow Frequent Flyers to earn and use their Qantas Points on 900 premium and household brands and more than 20,000 products. The launch of Qantas Marketplace is the biggest online retail expansion of the Frequent Flyer program, offering more opportunities for members to be rewarded and enjoy more value when they spend.

The Qantas Group is announcing changes to its Group Management Committee, as the national carrier moves into a new phase of growth and renewal. Andrew David, who is CEO of Qantas Domestic and International, will retire from the Group in September 2023.