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Qantas to Hire 4,500 Amid Union Skepticism

2/26/2026

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Qantas Expands Workforce

Qantas plans to hire about 4,500 staff, including 3,500 cabin crew and over 1,000 pilots.
CEO Vanessa Hudson announced a Singapore cabin crew base to support international operations.
Jetstar will open a base in Perth, creating about 90 jobs.
The Transport Workers’ Union expressed skepticism about Qantas' worker-relations commitments, citing past illegal firings.
Jetstar’s Bali crew base is expanding, raising pay-disparity concerns with Australian staff.

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Qantas Reports Profit

Qantas Airways reported a $1.46 billion half-year underlying profit, up 5% from last year.
The airline attributed the gain to strong demand, new routes, fuel-efficient aircraft, and Jetstar's 8% revenue increase.
Vanessa Hudson, CEO of Qantas, said the fleet delivers better fuel efficiency and rising customer satisfaction.
Qantas plans a 19.8-cent dividend per share and share buybacks.
Hudson noted ongoing monitoring of the US economy and dismissed social-media entry concerns.

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Qantas Expands Workforce

Qantas plans to hire about 4,500 staff, including 3,500 cabin crew and over 1,000 pilots.
CEO Vanessa Hudson announced a Singapore cabin crew base to support international operations.
Jetstar will open a base in Perth, creating about 90 jobs.
The Transport Workers’ Union expressed skepticism about Qantas' worker-relations commitments, citing past illegal firings.
Jetstar’s Bali crew base is expanding, raising pay-disparity concerns with Australian staff.

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