Qantas to axe 850 jobs in AI push

Qantas Group plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 850 positions starting mid-2027. This restructuring is driven by a comprehensive strategy encompassing artificial intelligence, aimed at redesigning the airline’s corporate functions. Several roles will transition to consultancy teams operated by Accenture, specifically located in India and Australia. The impacted positions are concentrated within Qantas's corporate divisions. Executives state that this initial phase of changes represents the “first wave” of these AI-driven operational adjustments.