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27 August 2026

Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

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Source reporting: The Guardian World

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Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates After delivering the airline’s annual results on Thursday, the Qantas chief executive, Vanessa Hudson, said the company could push for more revenue because passenger demand remained strong despite cost-of-living pressures.

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