From December, Qantas will redesign First Class on its A380 fleet, featuring chef Neil Perry’s signature dishes, on-demand dining, custom Aesop amenities, and premium Australian wines.
The rollout covers Singapore, London, Los Angeles, Johannesburg, and Dallas routes, with full implementation by mid-2026.
On-demand dining is the centrepiece of the redesign—passengers eat when they choose rather than at scheduled service times.
The Menu
First passengers can order from four signature Perry dishes: tartare of yellowfin tuna with gochujang, toasted sesame and baby cos; roasted Wollemi duck with orange caramel, crisp Chinese greens, golden sesame and jasmine rice; crumbed Mara lamb cutlets with shaved fennel, pine nuts, rocket, salsa verde and lemon; or Perry’s Gran Torino Torta Di Verona.
The wine programme introduces Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 as the signature champagne, alongside Pommery Cuvée Louise 2006, expanded cocktails, and Australian wine selections.
Amenities & Service Training
Custom navy Qantas designed pyjamas and loafer style slippers accompany longer journeys.
Aesop has created three exclusive, collectable amenity kit designs containing Resurrection Hand Balm, Rinse-Free Hand Wash, Cedar & Citrus Lip Salve, toothpaste, eau de parfum, luxury eyeshade, bamboo toothbrush, and 3M earplugs.
Qantas International CEO Cam Wallace noted the updates reflect feedback from customer insights and inflight trials, with cabin crew undergoing intensive training to support the new service model.
The redesign supports Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme, which will extend operations into ultra long haul territory.
Photos: Qantas Airways
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