Editing Qantas (section)

== Design, hospitality, and lifestyle ==
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=== Design ===
[[File:Noritake for Qantas Tableware by David Caon.jpg|thumb|[[Noritake]] for Qantas Tableware by David Caon]]

Beginning in the early 2000s, Qantas began working with industrial designer [[Marc Newson]] on cabin interiors, product design and first-class lounges.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kuang|first=Cliff|date=13 March 2009|title=Marc Newson's Qantas A380 Interiors Make Us Want to Fly to Australia|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/1210533/marc-newsons-qantas-a380-interiors-make-us-want-fly-australia|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Fast Company}}</ref> This collaboration resulted in the introduction of the Skybed business class seat in 2003 and led to Newson being named as the first [[Creative director|Creative Director]] of Qantas in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marc Newson {{!}} Biography, Designs, & Facts {{!}} Britannica|url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marc-Newson|access-date=15 November 2022|website=www.britannica.com|language=en}}</ref> Newson was responsible for the design of the Qantas A380 fleet which first entered service in 2008, as well as the Sydney first class lounge.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Industrial designer Marc Newson sits in the Qantas A380 First Suite class, Sydney, 21 September 2008 [picture]|url=https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-148436546|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Trove|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Binlot|first=Ann|title=Marc Newson On Designing Airplane Interiors And Airport Lounges For Qantas|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/abinlot/2015/09/30/marc-newson-on-designing-airplane-interiors-and-airport-lounges-for-qantas/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref><ref name="ArchDaily-2009">{{Cite web|date=10 March 2009|title=Qantas Sydney First Lounge / Marc Newson|url=https://www.archdaily.com/14063/qantas-sydney-first-lounge|access-date=26 January 2023|website=ArchDaily|language=en-US}}</ref>

Newson protégé [[David Caon]], since 2016, has been enlisted by Qantas for product design. Caon has designed the cabins of current Qantas Boeing 787, A380 and A220 aircraft, as well as upcoming Airbus A350 and Airbus A321neo aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |first=John |last=Arlidge |date=21 May 2023 |title=Qantas' Airbus A350 cabins make non-stop to Australia a dream ticket |url=https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/qantas-airbus-a350-cabin-design-david-caon|access-date=7 October 2024|website=wallpaper.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=QantasLink A220 Fact Sheet|url=https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/QantasLink-A220-cabin.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Qantas A321XLR Fact Sheet|url=https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fact-Sheet-Qantas-Airbus-A321XLR.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=6 February 2021|title=David Caon|url=https://www.sparkkle.space/interviews/david-caon|access-date=7 October 2024|website=Sparkkle|language=en-US}}</ref> Caon has also designed new international first and business lounges, domestic business and club lounges, regional lounges, furniture, and accessories.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Dimity|date=24 July 2017|title=Qantas takes high design to the skies with new tableware range|url=https://www.wallpaper.com/design/qantas-tableware-range-designed-by-david-caon|access-date=15 November 2022|website=wallpaper.com|language=en}}</ref> Furniture featured in Qantas first-class lounges and onboard has been manufactured by companies such as [[Poltrona Frau]], [[Giulio Cappellini|Cappellini]], [[Alessi (Italian company)|Alessi]], [[Tai Ping Carpets|Tai Ping]] and [[Noritake]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=designboom|first=kieron marchese I.|date=27 September 2017|title=david caon x noritake create ultra-light tableware for qantas airways|url=https://www.designboom.com/design/david-caon-noritake-tableware-for-qantas-airways-09-27-2017/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine|language=en}}</ref> Qantas has also worked with Sydney's [[Charles Perkins Centre]] to conduct research to determine optimal lighting conditions to reduce jetlag on long-haul flights and improve comfort and health "before, during and after long-haul flights".<ref>{{Cite web|date=19 July 2024|title=Inside Qantas' new 'wellbeing zone' as new 20-hour trek prepares to take flight|url=https://7news.com.au/travel/inside-qantas-new-wellbeing-zone-as-new-20-hour-trek-prepares-to-take-flight-c-15405844|access-date=14 October 2024|website=7NEWS|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Qantas partnership: Health and wellness in the air|url=https://www.sydney.edu.au/charles-perkins-centre/our-research/nutrition/qantas-health-and-wellness-in-the-air.html|access-date=14 October 2024|website=The University of Sydney|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Qantas Designs Lighting To Combat JetLag|url=https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/qantas-designs-lighting-to-combat-jetlag|access-date=14 October 2024|website=www.airlineratings.com|language=en}}</ref>

Qantas has received various awards for design.<ref name="Dexigner">{{Cite web|date=26 January 2010|title=Qantas A380 First Class Suite Wins Good Design Award|url=https://www.dexigner.com/news/19931|access-date=24 October 2022|website=www.dexigner.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoyer|first=Melissa|date=29 January 2015|title=And the award for best airport lounge in the world goes to ... Qantas|url=https://www.news.com.au/travel/and-the-award-for-best-airport-lounge-in-the-world-goes-to-qantas/news-story/0c9e2159b5202d2133fcdef3068427e6|access-date=15 November 2022|website=news.com.au}}</ref><ref name="Key Aero">{{Cite web|title=Qantas A380 economy seat wins designer award {{!}} Key Aero|url=https://www.key.aero/forum/commercial-aviation/93461-qantas-a380-economy-seat-wins-designer-award|access-date=15 November 2022|website=www.key.aero|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 June 2024|title=Qantas wins passenger comfort award at the 'Oscars of Cabin Interiors' in Hamburg|url=https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/qantas-wins-passenger-comfort-award-at-the-oscars-of-cabin-interiors-in-hamburg/|access-date=24 June 2024|website=Travel Weekly|language=en-AU}}</ref>

[[File:2024 Qantas Luggage Tags.jpg|thumb|Qantas aesthetic luggage tags, launched in 2024 and given to members of [[Qantas Frequent Flyer]] based on their tier<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qantas Luggage Tags|url=https://www.qantas.com/au/en/travel-info/baggage/luggage-tag.html}}</ref> ]]

=== Catering ===
Australian chef and entrepreneur [[Neil Perry]] has been responsible for the onboard and ground based culinary offerings of the airline since becoming the director of food, beverage, and service in 1997, and currently Qantas' catering operations are supplied by [[dnata]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sale of Qantas' Catering Business {{!}} Qantas News Room|url=https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/sale-of-qantas-catering-business/}}</ref> In 2022, to celebrate the 25-year collaboration with Perry, Qantas reintroduced a selection of his most popular inflight and lounge dishes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qantas celebrates 25-year partnership with chef Neil Perry|url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2022/10/28/qantas-celebrates-25-year-partnership-with-chef-neil-perry/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Business Traveller|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=25 June 2015|title=Neil Perry's role with Qantas to expand beyond food to wine|url=https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/food-and-wine/neil-perrys-role-with-qantas-to-expand-beyond-food-to-wine-20150625-ghx6yl|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Australian Financial Review|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Scott|first=Katherine|date=2 November 2022|title=Forget caviar: Neil Perry reveals simple dish first class Qantas passengers demand|url=https://www.traveller.com.au/forget-caviar-neil-perry-reveals-simple-dish-first-class-qantas-passengers-demand-h27ja7|access-date=21 November 2022|website=Traveller|language=en-au}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoyer|first=Melissa|date=28 September 2017|title=Qantas and Neil Perry celebrate 20 years with an elegant dinner|url=https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/lifestyle/qantas-and-neil-perry-celebrate-20-years-with-an-elegant-dinner/news-story/6727451582a15b3620494498c39210d4|access-date=4 October 2024|website=Vogue magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Scott|first=Katherine|date=1 November 2022|title=Forget caviar: Neil Perry reveals simple dish first class Qantas passengers demand|url=https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/forget-caviar-neil-perry-reveals-simple-dish-first-class-qantas-passengers-demand-20221101-h27ja7.html|access-date=4 October 2024|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}}</ref> Qantas is currently the only airline in Australia to offer complimentary meals, snacks and beverages on all domestic flights, including regional [[QantasLink]] services.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Domestic and Regional Dining {{!}} Qantas|url=https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/onboard/inflight-dining/domestic.html}}</ref>

===Uniform and grooming===

Paris-based Australian designer {{ill|Martin Grant|fr}} is responsible for the current Qantas uniforms that were unveiled on 16 April 2013. These were to replace the previous uniforms, dubbed colloquially as "Morrissey" by staff after the designer, [[Peter Morrissey]]. The new outfits feature a colour palette of black, red and fuchsia pink. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce stated that the new design "speaks of Australian style on the global stage" at the launch event that involved employees modelling the uniforms. Grant consulted with Qantas staff members over the course of one year to finalise the 35 styles that were eventually created.<ref>{{cite news|author=Glynnis Traill-Nash|date=17 April 2013|title=It's hats off to new-age Qantas uniform|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/fashion/its-hats-off-to-new-age-qantas-uniform/story-e6frg8k6-1226622017102|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418222117/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/fashion/its-hats-off-to-new-age-qantas-uniform/story-e6frg8k6-1226622017102|archive-date=18 April 2013|access-date=18 April 2013|newspaper=The Australian}}</ref> Not all employees were happy with the new uniform, however, with one flight attendant saying "The uniforms are really tight and they are simply not practical for the very physical job we have to do." In 2020 Grant also designed a Qantas branded athleisure-wear collection.<ref>{{cite news|title=Qantas new uniform too sexy say staff|url=http://www.hrgrapevine.com/markets/hr/article/2013-12-11-qantas-new-uniform-too-sexy-say-staff|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028155717/http://www.hrgrapevine.com/markets/hr/article/2013-12-11-qantas-new-uniform-too-sexy-say-staff|archive-date=28 October 2014|access-date=28 October 2014|publisher=HR Grapevine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=17 October 2020|title=The Flygge Series: Qantas launches retro leisure clothing range by Martin Grant|url=https://thedesignair.net/2020/10/17/the-flygge-series-qantas-launches-retro-leisure-clothing-range-by-martin-grant/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=TheDesignAir|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Qantas unveils leisure clothing line by Martin Grant|url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/10/14/qantas-unveils-leisure-clothing-line-by-martin-grant/|access-date=15 November 2022|website=Business Traveller|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nurick|first=Jen|date=23 October 2020|title=Martin Grant's leisurewear collection for Qantas is a cosy celebration of comfort and travel|url=https://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/martin-grants-leisurewear-collection-for-qantas-is-a-cosy-celebration-of-comfort-and-travel/news-story/9b9162606c5adc68105de70bfc581bf7|access-date=17 July 2024|website=Vogue magazine}}</ref>

Qantas declared in 2023 that it had ended uniform rules based on gender. Female flight attendants are no longer required to wear high heels, male flight attendants can wear makeup, and flight attendants of any gender can wear the same type of jewelry and have long hair in a ponytail or bun.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 June 2023|title=Qantas allowing male cabin crew members to wear makeup and women to scrap high-heels - CBS News|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/qantas-male-cabin-crew-members-makeup-women-high-heels/|website=www.cbsnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|agency=Australian Associated Press|date=9 June 2023|title=Qantas to allow flat shoes, makeup and long hair for cabin crew of any gender|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/jun/09/qantas-allows-cabin-crew-of-any-gender-to-wear-flat-shoes-make-up-and-have-long-hair|via=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Singer|first=Melissa|date=28 February 2024|title=Star power: The airline uniform fit for the Australian runway|url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/star-power-the-airline-uniform-fit-for-the-australian-runway-20240228-p5f8f8.html|access-date=17 July 2024|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}}</ref> At the end of January 2025, Qantas announced plans to refresh the uniforms for its onboard crews. The airline says that they will now engage with several Australian designers to review the requirements and undertake a selection process for what will become the eleventh uniform in its history. The next uniform designer will be announced in the coming months with Qantas planning to debut the new design in 2027 alongside with Qantas’ huge fleet renewal program. Additionally, Qantas will start surveying its uniformed workforce to assist in developing the new outfits.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Qantas to replace Miranda Kerr-fronted uniform |url=https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/01/qantas-to-replace-miranda-kerr-fronted-uniform/ |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Australian Aviation |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=David |date=2025-01-30 |title=Qantas Unveils New Uniform for Over 17,500 Employees |url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/30/qantas-unviels-new-uniform/ |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Aviation A2Z |language=en-US}}</ref>