QANTAS INTRODUCES PREMIUM ECONOMY TO JAPAN AND GERMANY

SYDNEY, 24 August 2010: Qantas today announced that it would introduce Premium Economy on
its Tokyo and Frankfurt services.

Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said Qantas would retrofit six two class Boeing 747s
to include 40 Premium Economy seats with the new offering to be available on the Tokyo route from
October 2010 and the Frankfurt route from February next year.

“Qantas first introduced Premium Economy in 2008 and customer feedback for the product has been
extremely positive. Our customers enjoy priority check-in, dedicated cabin crew, an additional
baggage allowance and priority boarding and disembarkation.

“Qantas currently offers Premium Economy on services to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore,
Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Buenos Aires. Increased demand for this
product, particularly from our leisure travellers, means we are now rolling Premium Economy out on
another two Qantas routes,” Mr Joyce said.

In May this year, Qantas was awarded the World’s Best Premium Economy Class and World’s Best
Premium Economy Seat in the 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Qantas Premium Economy offers:

• superior recline and leg room – nine inch seat recline and up to 40 inch seat pitch;
• extra wide 19.5 inch seats designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson and
• manufactured by Recaro, with ergonomic cushioning and an adjustable headrest;
• in-arm touch screen video monitor;
• Neil Perry inspired menu with premium wines;
• a self-service bar offering a selection of refreshments throughout the flight; and
• pre-take off refreshments – Champagne, orange juice and water.

To celebrate the launch, Qantas is offering all inclusive Premium Economy return fares starting from:

• $1,999* to Tokyo on selected services from 10 October 2010; and
• $3,999* to Frankfurt on selected services from 3 February 2011.

*Fares are for bookings made on qantas.com and are subject to availability. Bookings made through Qantas Telephone Sales, Travelcentres, Airport locations, and through Travel Agents, may incur additional fees. 

Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (Q5012)