Qantas renews Business Class on future A321XLR and 787-9
Qantas has unveiled the new generation of Business Suites for Airbus A321XLR and future Boeing 787-9s, as part of the Australian airline's fleet renewal program.
The most notable news concerns the Airbus A321XLR, which for the first time in the Qantas narrowbody fleet will offer a Business Class with a flat-bed bed. The configuration will be 1-1, with direct aisle access for each passenger and a sliding door to increase privacy.
The suites will be equipped with a 19-inch screen, wireless charging, USB-C outlets, fast and free Wi-Fi and new spaces for laptops and personal belongings. The first A321XLR with this configuration are expected from 2028.
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will also receive an advanced Business Suite, with 42 seats, sliding door and fully reclining beds about 203 centimeters long.
With these updates, Qantas aims to strengthen the premium product on longer routes, including Australian transcontinental routes and short, medium and long-haul international connections.
From Italy, Qantas operates directly from Rome Fiumicino Airport.
For 2026, the company will serve the following routes:
- Rome Fiumicino - Perth, seasonal service from 3 May to 27 October 2026.
- Rome Fiumicino - Sydney via Perth, seasonal service from 3 May to 23 October 2026.
