From 14 June, the national carrier will operate three weekly flights from Sydney to New York, the first since 2020, increasing to four per week from October. The route will, for the first time, transit through Auckland before a 17+ hour flight direct to New York. The flight previously operated via Los Angeles.

The relaunch of the New York flights brings Qantas closer to returning to 100 per cent of its international network pre-COVID capacity by March 2024.

“Qantas is one of the few airlines in the world to provide Business Class passengers with complimentary pyjamas, and we’re excited to launch a limited edition pyjama and amenity kit range in partnership with leading Australian fashion designer Rebecca Vallance,” says Qantas Group Chief Customer Officer, Markus Svensson.

For a limited time, Business Class customers on the New York route will be offered a navy sleeper suit featuring a monogram of the Qantas “Roo” and Rebecca Vallance logo, incorporating the flight numbers QF3 and QF4 and a bespoke New York heart design.

They will also receive a custom-created Rebecca Vallance amenity kit, with a matching eyeshade instead of the Koskela amenity kit being rolled out across the international network.

As part of the collaboration, Vallance also created two one-off couture gowns with metallic Italian fabrication and Art Deco-inspired patterns. Qantas Frequent Flyers who make a Rebecca Vallance purchase will go into the draw to win the designer’s dresses and a personalised fitting session.

Other Australian and International designers who have produced exclusive Qantas pyjamas include Peter Morrissey and Martin Grant. Marc Newson, Kate Spade, Koskela (the current amenity kit) and a number of Australian photographers and artists, including First Nations artists, have created amenity kit designs. The amenity kit features a range of Li’Tya skin care.

Qantas Creative Director Food, Beverage and Service, Neil Perry has created a range of New York-inspired dishes to be added to the inflight menu to coincide with the launch of the new route.

“New York is one of the culinary capitals of the world, from its much-loved street food to its internationally revered fine dining Michelin-starred restaurants. We are using some amazing Australian produce to put our own spin on some of New York’s most famous food experiences,” says Perry. “From a Reuben sandwich and a classic hot dog to New York style spaghetti and meatballs and General Tso chicken, New York does food its own way and the result is a melting pot of amazing flavours which we are excited to incorporate across our menus.” Highlights of the menu include New York-style spaghetti and meatballs; a Classic Reuben sandwich; a NY bagel with lox, cream cheese, capers and lemon; and General Tso chicken with smashed cucumber salad, steamed rice and broccolini.

The Qantas First Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne and the Auckland International Lounge will feature a New York-inspired dish of the day for the month of June, along with Manhattan Spritz and Garibaldi cocktails

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