Which Airlines Still Offer First Class from Australia?
These international routes to and from Australia still have First Class available. Here's how you can book a seat using points.
First Class
First Class is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. And for obvious reasons - we all aspire to travel one day in First Class!
Qantas Reward Bookings on Emirates Getting Harder & More Expensive
Qantas is increasing the number of points you need to book Classic Reward seats on Emirates. It comes as children under 9 and Bronze frequent flyers are also barred from accessing Emirates First Class reward seats.
22 Jan 2026
Qantas
Qantas Introduces Dine on Demand in First Class
Qantas is making some long overdue improvements to its international First Class soft product, including dine on demand, better champagne and the introduction of new Aesop amenity kits.
3 Dec 2025
Qantas
Stephen Gray’s 5 Favourite Airlines
AFF writer Stephen Gray shares his five favourite airlines and the reasons why they stand out from the pack. Stephen's picks are totally different to Matt's.
27 Nov 2025
Airlines, Miles and Points
How to Fly First Class with Qantas Points
By redeeming Qantas Frequent Flyer points wisely, you could fly First Class with Qantas or one of eight partner airlines.
Qantas A380 First Class Review
We review the Qantas First Class service on the Airbus A380 on QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg. While the suite is very comfortable and the cabin crew are excellent, the soft product could probably use some small improvements.
Qantas Temporarily Closing Melbourne First Lounge
Qantas is closing its international First Lounge at Melbourne Airport for maintenance from 4 October until 3 November 2025. It's one of several upcoming temporary Qantas lounge closures.
The Best International Lounges at Sydney Airport
Our overview of the international lounges at Sydney Airport ranks all the options from best to worst, including the Qantas and Singapore Airlines lounges.
22 Sep 2025
Airports & Lounges
Cathay’s Great Value Mixed-Cabin Awards to London
You can fly a mix of Business and First Class from Australia to London with Cathay Pacific, for fewer Asia Miles than you'd need when redeeming Qantas Points for Business Class. Plus, Cathay has better award availability and lower taxes & charges!
26 Aug 2025
Cathay Pacific
Emirates’ Absurd New First Class Reward Availability Restriction
We now have a somewhat absurd situation where Qantas Frequent Flyer members can access Emirates First Class reward seats, but not a large cohort of Emirates' own Skywards loyalty program members.
13 May 2025
Emirates
Arrival Access: How to Use Airport Lounges After Landing
Many airlines offer airport lounge access on arrival to Business & First class passengers, as well as frequent flyers with elite status.
25 Apr 2025
Airports & Lounges
Ultimate Guide to Singapore Airlines First Class & Suites
Singapore Airlines offers First Class on its Boeing 777s and Suites on its Airbus A380s. Our guide explains what to expect and how to book.
6 Mar 2025
Singapore Airlines