{"id":533640,"date":"2025-08-01T18:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T08:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=533640"},"modified":"2025-08-05T06:59:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T20:59:59","slug":"qantas-a380-business-class-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-a380-business-class-review","title":{"rendered":"Qantas A380 Business Class Proves Australia Can Still Compete With the Best in the Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block_ebcc34c68bec90bc383b05625e39abbf\" class=\"wp-block-acf-article-reviews acf-article-reviews\">    <div class=\"review-main\">        <div class=\"review-wrap\">            <h3 class=\"review-title\">                <span>Qantas A380 Business Class<\/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>Qantas\u2019 A380 Business refresh hits the mark. Calm, comfortable, and quietly premium with excellent food, top-tier lounges, and the comfiest pyjamas in the sky.<\/p>            <\/div>                    <\/div>                <div class=\"review-links\">                            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qantas.com\/au\/en.html\" class=\"button button-primary review-link\"  rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book now<\/a>                    <\/div>            <\/div>        <div class=\"review-pc\">                <div class=\"rpc-item\">            <h4 class=\"rpc-title\">Pros<\/h4>            <ul class=\"rpc-list rpc-pros\">            <li>Caon-designed cabin feels clean, modern, and premium<\/li><li>Excellent privacy in even-numbered rows<\/li><li>A380 remains one of the most comfortable aircraft in the sky<\/li><li>Pancake breakfast is a legitimate highlight<\/li><li>Pyjamas are still the best in the business<\/li><li>Personal greetings for top-tier frequent flyers<\/li><li>Singapore lounge showers are world class<\/li>            <\/ul>        <\/div>                <div class=\"rpc-item\">            <h4 class=\"rpc-title\">Cons<\/h4>            <ul class=\"rpc-list rpc-cons\">            <li>Lounge in London gets overcrowded pre-flight<\/li><li>Seat lacks a sliding door for full privacy<\/li><li>Pillow is way too thin<\/li><li>Mattress pad service feels inconsistent<\/li><li>Koskela amenity kit is very basic \u2013 but sustainable<\/li>            <\/ul>        <\/div>            <\/div>    <\/div><p><strong>Route:<\/strong> London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD)<br><strong>Seat:<\/strong> 18K<br><strong>Aircraft: <\/strong>Airbus A380-800<br><strong>Price: <\/strong>$5,600 (One way \u2013 We paid \u2013 this was <em>not <\/em>a flight for review)<br><strong>Flight Date:<\/strong> August 2025<\/p><p>There are few aircraft left that genuinely feel exciting to board, but the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qantas.com\/au\/en\/about-us\/our-company\/fleet\/qantas-a380.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas A380<\/a> still delivers a jolt of nostalgia and novelty, even 15 years after its debut. It\u2019s big, it\u2019s quiet, it\u2019s comfortable, and thanks to a recent cabin refresh by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/caondesignoffice.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Caon<\/a>, it no longer feels like a flying relic.<\/p><p>I will admit, this is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qatar-airways-qsuite\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not Qatar\u2019s Qsuite<\/a>. You don\u2019t get a door, so you won\u2019t be cosplaying a private jet owner. But seat 18K, and all A\/K seats in even-numbered rows, offer more than enough privacy thanks to their staggered layout, high seats and clever cabin design. You\u2019re cocooned, but not closed off, which frankly works better on a 13-hour flight where sleep matters more than agonisingly annoying couple selfies.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1252790703\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1668646772 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1668646772 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-1252790703\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1668646772.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1252790703\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1668646772);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/533640\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p>The seat itself is modern, crisp, and functional. It\u2019s a direct-aisle access flatbed that feels like a proper long-haul throne. The seat controls are intuitive, storage is decent, and the inflight entertainment screen is responsive and finally high-res. Progress. But most importanly everything works.<\/p><p>There\u2019s something about the A380 that makes everything better. Take-off is smooth and eerily quiet, turbulence is softened (true story), and you get proper space to stretch without tripping over your seatmate. You\u2019re flying in the sky\u2019s most majestic machine and it shows. I really hope that they never retire this aircraft. <\/p><p>Flying on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flightaware.com\/live\/flight\/QFA2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QF2<\/a> after 3 weeks on the road is something that feels familiar. A touch of home before you get home, and I\u2019m not even patriotic but the Qantas A380 is just a good vibe. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1770130928\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1343314900 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1343314900 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1770130928\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1343314900.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1770130928\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1343314900);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Let\u2019s get into it. <\/p><p>RELATED: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-first-class-a380-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas First Review: 80,000 Points for First Class from London to Sydney\u2026 But Is It Worth It?<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seat-and-cabin-design-a-quiet-flex-from-david-caon\">Seat and Cabin Design: A Quiet Flex from David Caon<\/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\/08\/20250731_1933520-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_1933520-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_1933520-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_1933520-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_1933520-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_1933520-480x270.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\">An updated design, black, grey and matte finishes. It\u2019s really one of the nicely looking business class seats in the sky.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The <strong>Qantas A380 Business cabin<\/strong> refresh doesn\u2019t shout for attention, and that\u2019s exactly why it works. Designed by Australian industrial designer David Caon, the updated space trades flash for functionality, wrapping the cabin in understated luxury that feels calm, deliberate, and very Australian.<\/p><p>The seat, a customised version of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thompsonaero.com\/seating-range\/vantage-xl\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thompson Vantage XL<\/a>, has been refined with Caon\u2019s signature restraint. Muted greys, bronze trims, and soft-touch fabrics replace the glossy reds and outdated finishes of the old cabin (and current A330 planes). It now feels more like a boutique hotel suite.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-554071549\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2024698852 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2024698852 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-554071549\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2024698852.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-554071549\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2024698852);<\/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\/08\/20250730_214837-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_214837-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_214837-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_214837-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_214837-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_214837-480x270.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\">More than enough privacy in the 18K seat. Try and get the even seat rows. <\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Each seat offers direct aisle access and a generous amount of space, especially when fully flat. Privacy is built into the staggered layout, with even window seats in even rows offering the most seclusion. There\u2019s no door, but the separation is enough to avoid eye contact with strangers for 13 hours straight.<\/p><p>The side console is practical without being clunky, offering enough surface area for your laptop, drink, or amenity kit. Storage includes a headphone compartment, a large literature pocket, and easy-to-access power ports with USB-A and a universal outlet. Most importantly it has the right headphone plugs for your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bose.com.au\/en_au\/products\/headphones\/noise_cancelling_headphones\/bose-quietcomfort-headphones.html#v=QC-HEADPHONEARN-TWBL-WW\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bose Quietcomforts<\/a>. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1679940580\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1973779988 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1973779988 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1679940580\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1973779988.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1679940580\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1973779988);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qantas-business_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533646\" style=\"width:762px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qantas-business_.jpg 748w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qantas-business_-718x960.jpg 718w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qantas-business_-479x640.jpg 479w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qantas-business_-255x341.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qantas-business_-480x642.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (min-width: 769px) 800px, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 18K seat offers more than enough privacy for this fussy flyer. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Lighting has also been thoughtfully updated. The cabin transitions between soft amber hues during dinner and deep blue tones for sleeping, creating an ambient environment that feels premium without trying too hard. <\/p><p>Remember, this is not a suite. It\u2019s not trying to be. But it\u2019s calm, stylish, and one of the few business class products that still feels designed for real travel.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-475008513\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1857796623 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1857796623 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-475008513\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1857796623.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-475008513\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1857796623);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The big debate is whether Qantas have dropped the ball by not having encloses business class when most other airlines have this, but to be honest it makes no difference with the right seat choice. The problem is, most of the even seat numbers are taken quite quickly. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-service-sleep-and-soft-touches\">Service, Sleep, and Soft Touches<\/h2><p>Service on this flight was up there with the best. It\u2019s not Emirates-level theatre or Qatar-level polish, but it\u2019s consistently warm, fast, and human. Platinum and Platinum One flyers still receive a personal greeting at their seat, which is a classy touch other airlines have quietly dropped.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-786791675\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_334090387 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_334090387 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-786791675\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_334090387.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-786791675\");});};adsQueue.push(load_334090387);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The amenity kit, designed in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/koskela.com.au\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">partnership with <strong>Koskela<\/strong><\/a>, keeps things minimal. Inside: socks, earplugs, and a soft branded eye mask. That\u2019s about it. But to be honest, the only thing I actually used was the eye mask \u2014 and it was excellent.<\/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\/08\/20250731_100000-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_100000-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_100000-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_100000-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_100000-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250731_100000-480x270.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\">Nothing fancy. Just essentials, which we think is the right way to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>What you do want to keep is the Qantas pyjama set. Soft, breathable, and generously cut, these are still the most comfortable and welcoming accessory in the sky. The cotton is just the right weight for cabin temperature, and the Qantas logo has become an unofficial badge of altitude-earned comfort. No other airline comes close in the sleepwear department. Even Emirates pyjamas don\u2019t compare. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1941919822\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_989968901 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_989968901 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1941919822\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_989968901.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1941919822\");});};adsQueue.push(load_989968901);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong>RELATED: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/qantas-business-class-787-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas 787 Business Class Review \u2013 Sydney to New York<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Where Qantas slightly loses ground is sleep setup. The pillow is too thin. Not business class thin, but budget hotel thin. The mattress pad, which used to be proactively set up by crew, is now more of a self-service affair. I saw several passengers struggling to apply theirs mid-flight. On Emirates, this is done for every single person without a word. It\u2019s a small detail, but it matters when sleep is the whole point.<\/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\/08\/20250730_231520-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_231520-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_231520-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_231520-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_231520-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_231520-480x270.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\">The Qantas A380 entertainment is clean and crisp. Easy to use and the touchscreen has zero lag.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Still, the A380\u2019s smooth ride and whisper-quiet cabin make it one of the best aircraft to sleep on. If Qantas beefed up the pillow and returned to consistent turndown service, they\u2019d be right up there with the very best.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inflight-dining-simple-smart-satisfying\">Inflight Dining: Simple, Smart, Satisfying<\/h2><p>Qantas has stripped away the gimmicks and landed on something that actually works: well-considered comfort food. <\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1651528496\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1893878567 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1893878567 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1651528496\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1893878567.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1651528496\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1893878567);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>On this LHR to SIN leg, service kicked off with warm salted nuts and a drink, followed by a choice of four mains. The standouts were a beef fillet with Caf\u00e9 de Paris butter and soft polenta, and a surprisingly good Kakuni-style pork dish with rice, choy sum, and bonito flakes.<\/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\/08\/20250730_230729-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_230729-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_230729-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_230729-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_230729-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250730_230729-480x270.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\">A beef fillet is pretty standard these days in business class. There were other options.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Dessert included a well-balanced cheese selection with Comt\u00e9, Camembert, and Fourme d\u2019Ambert, plus a yoghurt panna cotta with lychee and strawberries. Seasonal fruit was also available if you wanted something lighter.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-2081874591\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_972480368 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_972480368 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-2081874591\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_972480368.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-2081874591\");});};adsQueue.push(load_972480368);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Mid-flight snacks at the self-serve bar included whole fruit, chocolate bars, and ginger cookies. Nothing fancy, but perfect if you needed a sugar hit during an episode of The Agency.<\/p><p>One downside is the the wine list. Whilst the two options are very good, it\u2019s not as extensive as other airlines. So the need to try different ones throughout the flight goes out the window.<\/p><p>Breakfast was the surprise hit. Offered in rest, express, or full-service formats, it gave passengers the freedom to sleep in or eat properly. The buttermilk pancakes with strawberries and toasted almond flakes were outstanding. Light, fresh, and exactly what you want after 12 hours in a pressurised tube. There was also a bacon and egg brioche with Neil Perry\u2019s barbecue sauce, which nailed the salty-sweet brief.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-365586556\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_275622073 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_275622073 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-365586556\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_275622073.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-365586556\");});};adsQueue.push(load_275622073);<\/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\/08\/20250801_014707-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250801_014707-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250801_014707-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250801_014707-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250801_014707-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250801_014707-480x270.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\">Buttermilk pancakes were the absolute best. Sorry it was dark. <\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Drink options were strong across the board. Cold-pressed green juice, good coffee, hot chocolate, and a wide range of Dilmah teas including peppermint, jasmine green, and oolong. A small touch, but it all adds up.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-lounge-london-heathrow-t3-amp-singapore-changi-t1\">The Lounge (London Heathrow T3 &amp; Singapore Changi T1)<\/h2><p>The Qantas London Lounge still holds its own. Split across two levels, it offers buffet dining upstairs and \u00e0 la carte downstairs. There\u2019s a decent wine list, Australian beers on tap, and barista-made coffee if you catch the timing right.<\/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\/08\/1000038983-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000038983-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000038983-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000038983-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000038983-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000038983-480x270.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\">Qantas London lounge whilst gets busy is nicely done with a paired back menu and local beer on tap.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>But here\u2019s the catch. It gets absolutely packed before QF2. If you\u2019re not in First, expect to do a few laps before you find a seat. Service remains friendly and the vibe is more premium than most European lounges, but it\u2019s worth arriving early if you want to eat in peace.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1180320921\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_270642230 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_270642230 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1180320921\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_270642230.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1180320921\");});};adsQueue.push(load_270642230);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong>RELATED: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/is-this-the-worlds-best-airline-lounge\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is This The World\u2019s Best Airline Lounge?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>At the other end of the journey, the <strong>Qantas Singapore First Lounge<\/strong> is a different story. Yes, it gets busy during peak departure windows, but it still delivers one of the most polished ground experiences in the network.<\/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\/08\/20250409_170852-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250409_170852-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250409_170852-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250409_170852-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250409_170852-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/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\">Qantas First Lounge in Singapore is a complete winner.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The showers are immaculate and easily the best anywhere in the Qantas lounge portfolio clean, spacious, spa-like. The dining is consistently strong and service is genuinely five-star. <\/p><p>The staff greet you like you\u2019re a regular, even if it\u2019s your first time. 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