The A$1bn profit follows a troubled few years for the airline, full of delays, staff shortages and criticism.
Qantas has announced half-year profits of more than A$1bn in a dramatic turnaround of the airline's fortunes since last year.
The airline said strong demand for flights, higher airfares and cost-cutting were behind its rebound. Borders remained shut to most non-Australians for over 18 months and thousands of Australians were stranded overseas due to strict quotas on arrivals.
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