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Qantas sale with a difference set to sell off airline memorabilia

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The bar carts were removed from the airline’s recently retired 747 aircraft before they were flown to the Californian desert.
Camera IconThe bar carts were removed from the airline’s recently retired 747 aircraft before they were flown to the Californian desert.

Qantas is selling off a range of memorabilia including one thousand 747 galley carts stocked with items such as champagne, Australian wine, Tim Tams, pyjamas and exclusive First Class Sheridan throws.

The bar carts were removed from the airline’s recently retired 747 aircraft before they were flown to the Californian desert.

Qantas Executive Manager of Product and Service, Phil Capps, said the airline wanted to offer up a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to own a physical piece of the 747 legacy, particularly at a time when travel was out of reach for so many.

“These pre-loved carts served Qantas and our customers well during their world travels from London and Los Angeles to Singapore and Santiago, with each one averaging around 2,000 flights,” Mr Capps said.

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The full bar cart.
Camera IconThe full bar cart.

“While we no longer have use for them, they still have life in them, especially for those with an appreciation for aviation collectables and an eye for design

“There has been huge demand for Qantas 747 memorabilia and Frequent Flyers have expressed keen interest to convert the bespoke in-flight trolley into everything from lamp stands to storage units

“The fact they come fully stocked with some of Qantas’ most popular on-board service items will hopefully inspire some high-flying fun at home.”

The 747 half bar cart features 40 mini bottles white wine, 40 mini bottles of red wine, one bottle of Champagne from the Business class cellar, two Qantas Business Class amenity kits featuring ASPAR Travel Essentials, one Sheridan throw made exclusively for Qantas First Class made of 100 per cent combed cotton and two Qantas Business Class sleeper suits M/L & L/XL.

Half bar carts cost $974.70 including delivery or 169,000 Qantas Points. A small number of full size carts will be available with double the items for $1474.70 including delivery or 256,000 Qantas Points.

The sale starts on the Qantas website today.

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