The airline revealed its strong results were in part thanks to a bounce back in travel and tourism, with profit before tax jumping 11 per cent to $1.39 billion.
The airline revealed its strong results were partly thanks to a bounce back inand tourism, with profit before tax jumping 11 per cent to $1.39 billion – up $140 million from the previous six months.
Profits were fairly evenly split between Qantas' domestic and international offerings thanks to "strong" consumer demand for travel. "Having a strong business means we can invest in our customers and our people, including our largest ever fleet renewal and cabin overhaul programs," Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson said in a statement to the ASX.
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