Sweetening the Skies: Rooftop Bees x Qantas

When you think of airport runways, bees might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But at

Sydney Airport, Rooftop Bees has established a thriving urban apiary that's as innovative as it is

unexpected. Over 500,000 bees now live in hives nestled just beyond the runways, producing nearly

half a tonne of raw honey each year.

Where does all that honey go? Straight into Qantas First Lounges in Sydney and Melbourne. Guests

savour premium airport harvested honey, in a uniquely Australian touchpoint that tells a story of

sustainability, ingenuity, and local pride.

This partnership isn't just sweet in taste, it's sweet in impact. Rooftop Bees helps Qantas connect its

brand to nature, demonstrating a bold commitment to environmental responsibility. It also helps

normalise bees in unexpected urban settings, proving that nature can thrive anywhere when given the chance.

Nature and aviation may seem like opposites, but this project proves they can coexist beautifully. It's

a high-flying win for biodiversity.