{"id":528234,"date":"2025-04-10T21:04:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T11:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=528234"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:23:25","slug":"qantas-first-class-a380-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-first-class-a380-review","title":{"rendered":"Qantas First Class Review: 80,000 Points for First Class from London to Sydney&#8230; But Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>You don\u2019t fly Qantas First Class for the flash; you fly it for the feeling. There\u2019s no gold-plated bling like Emirates, no closing doors or onboard showers. But what you <em>do<\/em> get is something rarer: space, silence, and the kind of service that makes you feel like the only person onboard. That, and a fillet steak that could go head-to-head with most five-star hotel kitchens\u2026 at least for half the journey.<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"block_758c6a6714ab4f5e4cad182ffa334694\" class=\"wp-block-acf-article-reviews acf-article-reviews\">    <div class=\"review-main\">        <div class=\"review-wrap\">            <h3 class=\"review-title\">                <span>Qantas First Class Review \u2013 A380 QF2, London to Sydney<\/span>                <span class=\"rating-score\">                    <span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star\"><\/span>                <\/span>            <\/h3>                        <div class=\"review-desc\">                <p>A superb fitout and staff who went above and beyond. Sadly, let down by average food in parts but not enough to spoil 24 hours in the sky with Qantas First<\/p>            <\/div>                    <\/div>            <\/div>        <div class=\"review-pc\">                <div class=\"rpc-item\">            <h4 class=\"rpc-title\">Pros<\/h4>            <ul class=\"rpc-list rpc-pros\">            <li>Flight crew went above and beyond<\/li><li>Food on LHR-SIN sector was elite <\/li><li> Cabin and seats are superbly designed<\/li>            <\/ul>        <\/div>                <div class=\"rpc-item\">            <h4 class=\"rpc-title\">Cons<\/h4>            <ul class=\"rpc-list rpc-cons\">            <li>Not fully enclosed<\/li><li>No WIFI<\/li><li>Menu can be hit and miss<\/li><li>Staff on SIN-SYD leg were jaded<\/li>            <\/ul>        <\/div>            <\/div>    <\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qantas-first-check-in-amp-lounge-at-heathrow\">Qantas First Check-In &amp; Lounge At Heathrow<\/h2><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heathrow.com\/at-the-airport\/terminal-guides\/terminal-3-guide\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heathrow Terminal 3<\/a> isn\u2019t exactly the most inspiring place to begin a first-class journey, but Qantas\u2019 premium service team quickly lifts the experience. Courtney, an absolute pro, welcomed me at check-in, handled a torn shopping bag situation (saving my M&amp;S tea and chocolates from public embarrassment), and arranged a personal escort through Singapore to skip the usual chaos.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-539929824\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1766782577 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1766782577 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-539929824\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1766782577.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-539929824\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1766782577);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_172736-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_172736-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_172736-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_172736-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_172736-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_172736-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.executivetraveller.com\/news\/qantas-london-heathrow-first-class-lounge\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas First Lounge at Heathrow<\/a> is hands down the best Oneworld option in the terminal. It\u2019s spacious, much bigger than you\u2019d expect, and while the \u00e0 la carte menu is tighter than Sydney\u2019s, all the favourites are there, including Neil Perry\u2019s iconic salt and pepper squid. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/camdentownbrewery.com\/products\/pale-ale\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camden Pale Ale <\/a>and Camden Hells Lager are on tap, and there\u2019s Bollinger Champagne paired with warm nuts and olives. It\u2019s not quite the ultra-polish of Singapore Airlines\u2019 lounges, but it\u2019s close and miles ahead of the Business lounges.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_182524-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_182524-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_182524-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_182524-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_182524-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_182524-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Despite its size, the lounge can fill up when Platinum frequent flyers start filing in for the economy schlep, but seating for First passengers is reserved, so you\u2019ll always find a quiet spot.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qantas-a380-first-boarding-amp-cabin-experience\">Qantas A380 First <strong>Boarding &amp; Cabin<\/strong> Experience<\/h2><p>Boarding was swift and discreet. The A380 is the only aircraft in Qantas\u2019 fleet to offer First Class, and you immediately feel the difference stepping on board. With only 15 seats in the cabin, it\u2019s quiet, intimate, and immaculately serviced.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1859326801\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_357644215 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_357644215 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1859326801\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_357644215.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1859326801\");});};adsQueue.push(load_357644215);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_2010170-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_2010170-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_2010170-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_2010170-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_2010170-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_2010170-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Each suite is spacious, easily double the footprint of a Business Suite, with a large LCD screen, endless storage compartments, and a generous dining table that makes mid-air meetings a reality. There\u2019s even a loveseat for anyone planning to chat or dine with a companion at 40,000 feet. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201935-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-528243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201935-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201935-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201935-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201935-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201935-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>While the layout isn\u2019t the traditional odds-and-evens herringbone, it works. It\u2019s not the most private First product in the sky (don\u2019t expect QSuite levels of seclusion), but it\u2019s comparable to Singapore Airlines First. Privacy screens help if you\u2019re in the centre seats, which I copped on the second leg.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201428-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Qantas First designed by David Caon\" class=\"wp-image-528244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201428-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201428-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201428-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201428-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_201428-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The black PJs and matching slippers are elite. The sleeper kit is a noticeable step up from Business. Everything just feels a little bit more considered. And then there\u2019s the crew\u2026<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1140333272\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1246389625 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1246389625 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1140333272\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1246389625.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1140333272\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1246389625);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qantas-first-food-service-amp-staff\">Qantas First Food, <strong>Service &amp; Staff<\/strong><\/h2><p>The crew on this leg were incredible. Young, switched on, super attentive, and genuinely cool. You get the sense the future of Qantas is alive and well in First Class. Nick, who looked after me, was a f**king legend. He anticipated everything, from topping up drinks to setting up meals, and never missed a beat. At one point, it felt like there were more crew than passengers. Not a complaint.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_202823-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Qantas First menu by Chef Niel Perry\" class=\"wp-image-528239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_202823-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_202823-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_202823-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_202823-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_202823-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Dinner on the London to Singapore leg was superb. A fillet steak cooked just right, paired with a 2019 South Australian Shiraz. There\u2019s even an onboard chef preparing meals for First Class passengers. The soup? So elite I forgot to take a photo. Breakfast? Pancakes and bircher muesli. I didn\u2019t need it, but I couldn\u2019t say no.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_233837-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"The best steak I had the entire 2 week trip.\" class=\"wp-image-528238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_233837-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_233837-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_233837-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_233837-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_233837-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>But here\u2019s the thing. Qantas sold off its catering arm a few years back, so the food quality varies by hub. There\u2019s no consistent global supplier for First Class, so it can be a bit hit or miss. Case in point, the final leg into Sydney was rough. Grouper that was tougher than an old boot. And let\u2019s be honest, if you\u2019re paying $20,000 for a return ticket (not that I was), that\u2019s just not cricket.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1742539730\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1146846599 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1146846599 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1742539730\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1146846599.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1742539730\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1146846599);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qantas-first-sleep-amp-comfort-s\">Qantas First <strong>Sleep &amp; Comfort<\/strong>s<\/h2><p>This is where Qantas First really pulls away from Business. The bedding is excellent. Thick mattress topper, proper pillows, a heavy double blanket. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_013859-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"The most luxurous bed ever\" class=\"wp-image-528242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_013859-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_013859-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_013859-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_013859-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_013859-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Old mate, Nick took five minutes to make the bed while I slipped into my PJs, and when I came back, it looked like something out of a boutique hotel. I was snoring not long after, a few glasses of wine and Bollinger in, headphones still on. Good night, Irene.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_203431-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Qantas First sleeper kit and pyjams\" class=\"wp-image-528240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_203431-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_203431-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_203431-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_203431-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250408_203431-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-entertainment-amp-tech\"><strong>Entertainment &amp; Tech<\/strong><\/h2><p>Everything in the suite is controlled via a touchscreen remote. It\u2019s responsive enough but maybe less intuitive than Emirates\u2019 ICE system. <\/p><p>The screen\u2019s big, bright and perfect for zoning out, but the lack of Wi-Fi is a real issue. For a flagship product, Qantas is still behind the eight ball. No internet in First Class in 2025? 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Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-singapore-transit-with-personal-concierge\"><strong>Singapore Transit<\/strong> With Personal Concierge<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_170852-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Qantas Singapore lounge\" class=\"wp-image-528241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_170852-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_170852-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_170852-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_170852-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_170852-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Landing in Singapore, you\u2019re met by a personal concierge, Ryan in my case, who guides you straight to the Qantas First Lounge, books you in for a shower, and seats you in a private dining area. The menu is Singapore-inspired with some Neil Perry staples thrown in (yes, the squid again). Ryan gave me the full rundown on how to skip queues, what routes offer the best shot at a First upgrade, and reassured me boarding hadn\u2019t started yet, so I could properly chill. Class.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-verdict\"><strong>Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_000430-1-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Lamington on Qantas First was to die for\" class=\"wp-image-528245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_000430-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_000430-1-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_000430-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_000430-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/20250409_000430-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Luc Wiesman<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Qantas First on the A380 delivers on the things that matter most: space, service, sleep, and that unmistakable Aussie charm. It\u2019s not the flashiest product in the sky, but it\u2019s real, comfortable, and at its best, luxurious. The lack of Wi-Fi and inconsistent catering let it down slightly, but when you\u2019ve got legends like Courtney, Nick, and Ryan looking after you, those rough edges get smoothed out pretty quickly.<\/p><p>Qantas First might just be the airline\u2019s best-kept secret. You just have to catch it on a good day.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upgraded from Business Class with 80,000 points, I flew Qantas First from London to Sydney. 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