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Airline Reference

Qantas (QF)

Australian flag carrier based in Australia, and is a member of oneworld.

IATA CodeQF
ICAO CodeQFA
CallsignQANTAS
Operating StatusActive (per OpenFlights airline registry)
CountryAustralia
CategoryAustralian flag carrier
Airline Allianceoneworld

How QF Appears in a GDS PNR

When you see a segment line like this in a PNR, the airline code identifies Qantas:

2  QF 587 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLHR HK1  800A  2000P

The two-letter code QF at the start of the segment line is Qantas's IATA code — every flight segment operated by Qantas in a GDS PNR (Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan) begins with this code, followed by the flight number.

About Qantas

Qantas is a australian flag carrier, based in Australia, and is a member of oneworld. Its ICAO code, QFA, is used for air traffic control and flight planning, while its radio callsign is “QANTAS”.

Pricing a Qantas Fare Across GDS Systems

Once a QF segment is sold, the fare quote and ticketing entry differ by system. The starting point in each is:

Amadeus:  FXP
Sabre:    WPNCB
Galileo:  FXP

Each of these prices the itinerary using the lowest applicable fare for the QF segment(s) in the PNR — the exact fare basis and rules still need to be checked against Qantas's current fare filing, since GDS pricing reflects what's filed, not a fixed rate.

What oneworld Membership Means for Booking

As a oneworld member, Qantas participates in the alliance's interline agreements — member airlines typically coordinate on interline ticketing and reciprocal status benefits. In practice, this means a client's itinerary can often mix Qantas with other oneworld carriers on one ticket, which matters when pricing multi-carrier routings or handling irregular operations (delays, misconnections) that involve more than one airline.

Booking Classes

Like most airlines, Qantas's fare classes follow the standard GDS booking-class letter system. See our complete booking class guide for what each letter (F, J, Y, and so on) typically means.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qantas's IATA code?

Qantas's IATA code is QF. This two-letter code appears at the start of every flight segment operated by Qantas in a GDS PNR.

What is Qantas's ICAO code?

Qantas's ICAO code is QFA. The ICAO code is a separate, usually three-letter identifier used mainly in air traffic control and flight planning, distinct from the IATA code travel agents see in a PNR.

How do I convert a Qantas PNR to an itinerary?

Paste the raw PNR text into PNRGenius and it will automatically detect Qantas's segments (marked with the QF code) and build a clean, client-ready itinerary in seconds.

What alliance is Qantas part of?

Qantas is a member of oneworld.

Can Qantas be combined with other airlines on one ticket?

Yes — as a oneworld member, Qantas generally allows interline and codeshare itineraries with other oneworld carriers to be ticketed together, though the specific fare rules still depend on the fare basis used.

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