Qantas cuts domestic flights and raises fares as fuel costs bite
Qantas will raise domestic airfares and cut flight capacity to manage rising fuel costs. Overall customer demand stays strong.
Qantas said this week it will keep raising fares and cutting capacity on domestic routes. This will help manage higher fuel costs.
The carrier confirmed it will offer fewer flights on certain routes. This means fewer choices and higher prices for Australian travellers.
International demand across Qantas and Jetstar remains strong. Customers are moving trips away from the Middle East.
Despite recent price increases, customer demand for flights overall remains strong. The Australian dollar weakened around 2 per cent over the week.
This will affect costs for popular overseas holiday destinations.
- 2 per cent
- Australian dollar weekly loss
- domestic
- Route adjustment
Why it mattersAustralians planning domestic holidays or business trips will pay more. They will also have fewer flight options.
AustraliaDomestic travellers will face higher airfares and reduced flight frequency on some Australian routes, affecting business travel and holiday plans across the country.
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