Qantas boss Alan Joyce says international travel is unlikely from Australia before July next year

Australia's largest airline has suffered a $4 billion hit in revenue from the coronavirus pandemic.

Qantas is facing a huge financial hole as international flights dry up during the coronavirus pandemic. Source: AAP

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said that international flights will not resume earlier than July 2021 but expressed hope that states and territories will open their borders and domestic flights will enable the Flying Kangaroo to improve its financial position.

The company has laid off thousands of employees and 'parked' most of its fleet.