Qantas
Complaints

How to file a complaint and get quick results from
Qantas

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Last updated
May 26, 2025
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How to submit a complaint with
Qantas
 

Qantas offers multiple ways to lodge a complaint quickly and officially:

  • 📝 Online Form (Best Option)

    • Head to Qantas's Contact Us page and select “Customer Care Feedback/Complaint Form”

    • Fill in your details, flight info, and clearly explain the issue

    • Upload any relevant documents (e.g. e-tickets, photos, receipts)

    • Receive a case reference number by email

  • 📞 Call Qantas Customer Service

    • Dial 13 13 13 (Australia) – available 24/7

    • Ask to lodge a complaint; agent may resolve it or create a case file

  • 📱 Qantas App

    • Frequent Flyers can access “Help and Support” in-app

    • Useful for tracking existing complaints and submitting new ones

  • 🧍 In-Person at the Airport

    • Speak to Qantas staff or a service desk agent

    • They may log the issue or direct you to the formal process

  • 💬 Social Media (Use if stuck)

    • Message @Qantas on Twitter or Facebook

    • Keep it polite and include your booking details

What happens after you submit a complaint to Qantas ?

Here’s what to expect after lodging your complaint:

  • 📩 Acknowledgement

    • Qantas sends an email confirmation with a case number (keep this handy).

  • 🕵️ Investigation

    • A Case Manager reviews your complaint.

    • They may access flight logs, internal reports, or request more info.

  • Resolution

    • Could include refunds, frequent flyer points, vouchers, or an apology

    • Outcomes align with Qantas policy and Australian consumer law

  • 📬 Communication

    • Most updates come via email. Urgent cases may get a phone call

    • Frequent Flyers can track status in the Qantas App

  • Response Time

    • Aim is within 15 business days, but delays may happen during peak times

    • If urgent (e.g. travel disruption), flag it for prioritisation

  • 🔁 Follow-up & Review

    • Not satisfied? You can request an internal review by replying to Qantas’s response

Common complaints against
Qantas

These are the top issues Qantas customers commonly raise:

  • ✈️ Flight Cancellations

    • Short-notice cancellations, poor rebooking options, or refund struggles

  • Delays & Misconnections

    • Delays causing missed flights, with limited support or compensation

  • 💳 Refunds & Travel Credits

    • Trouble redeeming credits, long refund wait times, poor process transparency

  • ☎️ Customer Service Problems

    • Long wait times, dropped calls, or agents who can’t resolve issues

  • 🧳 Baggage Mishandling

    • Lost or delayed bags, inadequate compensation, and slow responses

  • 🛫 Frequent Flyer Issues

    • Missing points, hard-to-use rewards, or sudden changes to the program

  • 🍽️ Onboard Complaints

    • Poor inflight meals, broken seat features, or rude service

  • 💰 Unexpected Fees

    • Surprise surcharges, seat change fees, or unclear pricing

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Real
Qantas
 complaints and how they were resolved

📌 Lengthy Refund (6 months)

  • Issue: Cancelled flight, no refund after 10 calls

  • Resolution: Full refund + apology

  • Tip: Document every contact, and don’t give up

📌 Lost Baggage Compensation

  • Issue: Bag worth $4,000 lost, offered $2,500

  • Resolution: Negotiated to $3,500 + 5,000 FF points
  • Tip: Provide receipts and escalate politely

📌 Service Fail Turnaround

  • Issue: Cancelled flight, bad airport service, no hotel

  • Resolution: $500 voucher + FF tier credit + apology

  • Tip: Detail everything and be firm (but respectful) if resolution feels light

How to escalate a complaint with Qantas

Still not satisfied? Escalation paths include:

  1. 📨 Request an Internal Review

    • Reply to your case email and ask for a manager to review the outcome

  2. 🧑‍⚖️ Qantas Customer Advocate (internal ombudsman)

    • Mention it in your follow-up if your case needs further escalation

  3. 🔁 Airline Customer Advocate (ACA)

    • After 30 days or unsatisfactory resolution, escalate at airlinecustomeradvocate.com.au

  4. ⚖️ ACCC or State Fair Trading

    • Use for breaches of consumer law or refusal of fair refunds

  5. ✈️ CASA or ATSB

    • Lodge safety-related complaints with aviation authorities

  6. 📢 Media or Social Media Escalation

    • A calm public post or contacting a journalist can fast-track resolution

  7. ⚖️ Legal Options

    • For major financial or legal harm, consider legal advice or small claims

Regulatory & Ombudsman Information for Qantas

Here’s who can help if Qantas doesn’t:

  • Airline Customer Advocate (ACA) – Mediate if Qantas won’t resolve

  • ⚖️ ACCC – Report systemic issues or breaches of consumer law

  • 🏛 State Fair Trading – For unresolved refund or service disputes

  • ✈️ ATSB/CASA – Safety-related reporting only

  • 💳 AFCA – For financial product issues (e.g. Qantas cards/insurance)

  • 🧑‍🦽 Human Rights Commission – If discrimination or accessibility is involved

  • 🗣 CHOICE – Independent consumer advocacy and complaints spotlighting

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