In fact, Qantas only offers first class on one aircraft type: the Airbus A380 . The jumbojet has been a mainstay at the airline for more than a decade.

The Australian airline on Monday told CBS MoneyWatch that it sold 300 first-class tickets between Australia and the U.S. for 85% off their usual price — an unheard of discount.

Qantas Airways said it mistakenly sold first class tickets at an 85% discount to passengers last week. REUTERS Qantas’ usual first-class fare ranges between $13,000 and $20,000. Getty Images ...

About 300 travelers nabbed the tickets, priced at discounts of up to 85% on the usual fare rate for flights between Australia and the US. A first-class journey between Sydney and New York costs ...

With plans to launch the longest flight in the world, otherwise known as "Project Sunrise," Australian airline Qantas has revealed what it's business and first class service will look like on the ...

In this case, Qantas said they would give customers the option to still fly in a higher class, but just not at the first-class level they were hoping for. "As a gesture of goodwill, we’re rebooking ...

A350s on Project Sunrise flights will have six first-class suites, configured in two rows of three at the front of the plane. Down-facing mockup of Qantas' Project Sunrise first class.

Business Suites: For the first time, Qantas will add a sliding door to its business class seats for added privacy. The suites will include a 25-inch-wide chair that can be reclined into a two ...

According to Qantas, its new ultra-long-haul first class is designed to be like "a mini boutique hotel room." First-class suites will feature a fixed flat bed and separate recliner chair, a dining ...

The routes will connect Sydney to New York and London, the latter covering over 10,000 miles. Qantas has unveiled the first and business class cabins onboard the A350-1000 flying the routes.