Qantas Unveils New Domestic Menu Featuring Artisan Toasties and Aussie Favorites
Qantas has made an exciting announcement regarding a refresh of its inflight menus across all domestic flights.
The Australian flag carrier plans to introduce nearly 70 new or updated dishes, available during six distinct meal services throughout the day. This fresh menu rollout kicks off this month for both Business and Economy class passengers.
In consideration of frequent travelers, Qantas will update the menu every six weeks. According to Catriona Larritt, Qantas Group Chief Customer and Digital Officer, the revamped offerings aim to highlight Australian cuisine and local producers.
“We proudly serve over 20 million meals each year and are thrilled to introduce an updated menu with even more delightful options on every flight,” Larritt stated.
She emphasized that customers appreciate both variety and quality during their journeys, leading the airline to carefully select dishes that reflect Australia’s rich flavors while also supporting local enterprises.
Highlighting Local and Indigenous Suppliers
The new menu features offerings from renowned Australian suppliers. For instance, passengers can enjoy beef and mushroom pies from Simmone Logue in Sydney, artisan toasties from The Handmade Food Co. in Queensland, and desserts from Manna from Heaven in Sydney. Additionally, Qantas is collaborating with numerous First Nations businesses, including offerings from Uncle Herb Smith’s DreamTime Tuka, which introduces Indigenous bush tucker at cruising altitude.
Another noteworthy addition is Cooee, a female-led Indigenous enterprise providing Jam Drop Cookies made from a family recipe.
Highlights of the New Qantas Domestic Business Menu:
- Coconut, Blueberry & Lemon Bread with Lemon Curd
- Brie & Onion Tart with Beetroot Relish & Rocket
- Lamb & Rosemary Pie with Crisp Potatoes & Peas
- Smoked Salmon with Zucchini Pickles & Lemon Dressing
- Garlic Prawns with Parmesan Cream & Fettuccine
- Red Wine Angus Beef with Mash & Green Beans
Highlights of the New Qantas Domestic Economy Menu:
- Egg & Chorizo Toastie with Smoky Tomato Chutney – The Handmade Food Co.
- Beef Sausage Burrito Wrap – Yummy Karma
- Chocolate Caramel Slice – Manna from Heaven
- Jam Drop Cookie – Cooee Cookies
- Macadamia Butterscotch Cake – Dreamtime Tuka
- Pumpkin, Spinach & Parmesan Quiche – Temptation
- Beef Ragu & Mushroom Pie – Simmone Logue
Lounge Improvements
Qantas is not just enhancing inflight meals but also revamping the food selection in its lounges across Australia. The Bakery has opened in the Brisbane Domestic Business Lounge, offering fresh cinnamon rolls, egg and bacon quiches, and classic sausage rolls each day from noon.
Starting November 2025, guests in the Melbourne Airport (MEL) Domestic Business Lounge will be able to enjoy nasi goreng with fried or poached eggs on sourdough topped with chili oil. Meanwhile, the Perth Business Lounge will feature bacon and egg pizzas from the Pizza Bar.
These updates reflect Qantas’ commitment to enhancing the overall travel experience within Australia while supporting local food producers.
What do you think of these changes in Qantas’ offerings? Will you be trying any of the new menu items on your next flight?
