Qantas Airways to Be Recognized with Commendation from San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

EVENT NAME: Qantas Airways Commendation Ceremony
            In anticipation of its March 29, 2006 launch of three
            weekly non-stop flights between San Francisco, California,
            and sister city Sydney, Australia, Qantas Airways will
            receive a special commendation from the San Francisco City
            and County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, February 28, 2006
            at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. Qantas Airways Vice President
            Peter McLaughlin will be present to accept the honor given
            by Supervisor and Board President Aaron Peskin.

            Qantas Airways is a global air carrier with more than 200
            aircraft offering service to 140 destinations in 40
            countries. Founded in 1920, Qantas Airways in 2004
            celebrated 50 years of continuous flying between North
            America and Australia with more non-stop flights to
            Australia and New Zealand than any other carrier.

DATE/ TIME: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
            3:30 p.m. - Special Commendation Ceremony

PLACE:      Legislative Chamber - Second Floor
            City Hall
            1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
            San Francisco, CA 94102

NOTE TO MEDIA:

            Photo opportunities include Qantas Airways Vice President
            Peter McLaughlin, Supervisor and Board President Aaron
            Peskin and the Qantas Koala. Interviews are also available
            through the media contact.