Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas plans to phase out the Airbus A380 as it adds new planes to its fleet. Photograph: Jason Reed/ReutersView image in fullscreenQantas plans to phase out the Airbus A380 as it adds new planes to its fleet. But there were no plans to order more of the ultra-long haul A350s like the ones to be used for Qantas’ planned Project Sunrise Sydney-London route.Looming Jetstar feesWhile airlines tend to hedge against rising fuel costs – a financial strategy to protect against volatile prices – it only offers partial protection.
- ▪Qantas plans to phase out the Airbus A380 as it adds new planes to its fleet.
- ▪Photograph: Jason Reed/ReutersView image in fullscreenQantas plans to phase out the Airbus A380 as it adds new planes to its fleet.
- ▪But there were no plans to order more of the ultra-long haul A350s like the ones to be used for Qantas’ planned Project Sunrise Sydney-London route.Looming Jetstar feesWhile airlines tend to hedge against rising fuel costs – a financial str
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Qantas plans to phase out the Airbus A380 as it adds new planes to its fleet. Photograph: Jason Reed/ReutersView image in fullscreenQantas plans to phase out the Airbus A380 as it adds new planes to its fleet. Photograph: Jason Reed/ReutersQantasQantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year lowAirline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Luca Ittimani and Jonathan BarrettThu 27 Aug 2026 01.03 EDTFirst published on Wed 26 Aug 2026 21.11 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleQantas could increase ticket prices and plans to expand add-on fees at its…
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