Qantas and Jetstar Extend Domestic Flight Cuts Until End of September
‘The Qantas group continues to take action to mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, including sustained high fuel costs,’ the company said.
A Jetstar Airlines Boeing 787-8 plane and a Qantas Airways Boeing 737-800 plane line up with other aircraft on the runway at Sydney International Airport on a windy day in Sydney on June 25, 2025. According to local media, Airservices Australia has ordered Sydney Airport to shut two of its three runways, leading to a number of flight delays and cancellations due to high winds. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas and its subsidiary Jetstar have prolonged their domestic flight cuts until the end of September amid high fuel prices.
This follows the airline’s announcement in April of a 5 percent reduction in domestic capacity for May and June, affecting routes between major capital cities.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
