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Qantas Airways is Australia’s flag carrier and one of the world’s best-known airlines. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Sydney, the Qantas Group operates a dual-brand strategy across premium and low-cost travel through Qantas and Jetstar, alongside a large and fast-growing Qantas Loyalty business.
This updated post focuses on the most useful, verifiable Qantas statistics and facts, with clear year labels, an answer box, a key metrics table, and FAQs.
Qantas (Quick Facts)
Qantas Group carried 55.901 million passengers in FY2025 (year ended 30 June 2025) and generated $23.823 billion in total revenue and other income. The Group reported $2.394 billion in Underlying Profit Before Tax and operated a fleet of 363 aircraft at 30 June 2025. In its latest half-year update, Qantas reported $1.456 billion Underlying Profit Before Tax and $925 million Statutory Profit After Tax for 1H26 (six months ended 31 December 2025).
Key Metrics Table: Qantas by the Numbers
| Metric | Stat | Year / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1920 | Australian flag carrier |
| Passengers carried | 55.901M | FY2025 |
| Total revenue & other income | $23.823B | FY2025 |
| Underlying Profit Before Tax (Underlying PBT) | $2.394B | FY2025 |
| Statutory Profit After Tax | $1.61B | FY2025 (highlights) |
| Fleet size (Qantas Group) | 363 aircraft | At 30 June 2025 |
| Fleet size (Qantas Group) | 365 aircraft | At 31 Dec 2025 (latest fleet update) |
| Half-year Underlying PBT | $1.456B | 1H26 (six months ended 31 Dec 2025) |
Qantas Facts (Updated)
- Official website: qantas.com
- Alliance: Qantas is a founding member of oneworld (per oneworld member profile).
- Network note: Oneworld’s member page states Qantas serves 98+ destinations in 25 territories (network claims can vary by season and definition).
Passenger & Capacity Stats
Qantas reports “Operating Statistics” each year. Here are the most comparable, year-labeled metrics:
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers carried | 55.901M | 51.798M |
| Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) | 152,804M | 141,357M |
| Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK) | 129,382M | 116,895M |
| Seat factor (load factor) | 84.7% | 82.7% |
Financial Snapshot (Year-Labeled)
Qantas’ annual report provides a clean revenue anchor (“Total revenue and other income”) and its primary performance metric (Underlying PBT).
| Year | Total Revenue & Other Income | Underlying PBT |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $23.823B | $2.394B |
| FY2024 | $21.939B | $2.078B |
Fleet Size & Renewal (Qantas Group)
Qantas’ fleet has been expanding as deliveries ramp and older aircraft are retired. The annual reports include a fleet summary count:
- Fleet at 30 June 2024: 347 aircraft
- Fleet at 30 June 2025: 363 aircraft
In its most recent fleet update covering the half-year, Qantas reported the fleet totalled 365 aircraft at 31 December 2025.
Latest Update: 1H26 Highlights
For the six months ended 31 December 2025 (1H26), Qantas reported:
- Underlying Profit Before Tax: $1.456B
- Statutory Profit After Tax: $925M
- Net debt: $5.6B (as shown in the investor deck summary)
FAQ: Qantas Facts & Statistics
How many passengers does Qantas carry per year?
Qantas Group reported 55.901 million passengers carried in FY2025 (up from 51.798 million in FY2024).
How much revenue does Qantas make?
Qantas Group reported $23.823 billion in total revenue and other income for FY2025.
How big is the Qantas fleet?
Qantas reported a Qantas Group fleet of 363 aircraft at 30 June 2025, and a more recent update showed 365 aircraft at 31 December 2025.
Is Qantas part of an airline alliance?
Yes. Qantas is a founding member of oneworld, and the alliance lists Qantas as serving 98+ destinations in 25 territories (as defined by oneworld).
What is “Underlying Profit Before Tax”?
“Underlying PBT” is Qantas’ primary performance metric used internally to assess business performance and excludes items management considers not representative of underlying operations.
