Qantas has posted its third consecutive loss of more than $1 billion since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The results, which were released on Thursday, take the national carrier's statutory loss before tax over the course of the pandemic to almost $7 billion and total revenue losses to $25 billion.
Chief Executive Alan Joyce said the figures were “staggering” and the past year had been a challenge for all. Stream the news you want, when you want with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 >“These figures are staggering and getting through to the other side has obviously been tough,” he said on Thursday.
“The past year has been challenging for everyone. We had to ramp down almost all flying once Delta hit and stay that way for several months before ramping back up through multiple Omicron waves as we all learned to live with COVID in the community.”The Qantas Group has released its FY22 financial results.
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