Qantas flight prices are set to soar as the national airline passes on rising costs to its customers.
The national airline has left customers angry and bewildered, in yet another blow to the start of new CEO Vanessa Hudson’s tenure.Ticket prices on domestic and international Qantas flights will jump by 3.5 per cent from October 27, piling more pressure on cash strapped Aussies.
Qantas defended its decision, blaming a variety of factors such as ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a weak Australian dollar. A spokesperson confirmed there would be an average fare increase of 3.5 per cent for Qantas and 3 per cent for Jetstar to recover “some of this higher cost going forward while continuing to absorb the remainder”.
News of a price hike is likely to pile more pressure on the beleaguered airline as it grapples with a public relations crisis. Former CEO Alan Joyce has avoided fronting a senate inquiry into aviation. Picture NCA NewsWire / Aaron Francis
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