QANTAS

/ ˈkwɒntəs /

noun

1. the Australian national airline

Word History and Origins

Origin of QANTAS¹

acronym of Q ueensland a nd N orthern T erritory A erial S ervices, its original name: founded 1920

Example Sentences

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia advised passengers of the disruptions on Wednesday, saying the ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki made it unsafe to fly.

From BBC

The U.K. student, Myah Saakwa-Mante, had stopped off in Los Angeles for two days and returned to Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 2 to check in for a Qantas Airlines flight.

From Los Angeles Times

In his book, titled The Chairman's Lounge: The Inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out, Aston - a former opposition party staffer - cites Qantas insiders as saying Albanese would speak to Joyce about his personal travel plans, according to media reports.

From BBC

Qantas, Australia's national carrier, has in recent years seen its fair share of scandal.

From BBC

However, by the time he stepped down in 2023, Qantas was facing growing public anger over high fares, mass delays and cancellations as well as its treatment of workers.

From BBC