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Qantas to cut 6,000 jobs, slash costs as part of coronavirus recovery plan

Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce.

Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce. Source: AAP

Qantas says it will cut 6,000 jobs and continue to stand down 15,000 employees as part of its recovery plan from the COVID pandemic.


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Qantas says it will cut 6,000 jobs and continue to stand down 15,000 employees as part of its recovery plan from the COVID pandemic.


Qantas says it will cut at least 6,000 jobs across all parts of the business and continue to stand down 15,000 employees as part of its plan to recover from the impact of the COVID pandemic.

Australia's flag carrier also said it will ground at least 100 aircraft for up to 12 months and reduce $15 billion in costs over the next three years.

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