Qantas and Jetstar to extend schedule changes between July and September

The Qantas Group continues to take action to mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, including sustained high fuel costs, and respond to continued strong demand for travel to Europe.

Why the schedule changes are extended
- The Qantas Group is responding to sustained high fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
- At the same time, demand for travel to Europe remains strong, prompting redeployment of aircraft to key long-haul routes.

International network adjustments
- Perth–Rome flights extended until the end of October 2026.
- Sydney–Paris via Singapore will continue with three weekly return flights from August.
- These changes add 2,000 extra seats per week between Australia and Europe.
- Some reductions elsewhere:
- Sydney–Bengaluru suspended from August, resuming late October.
- Reduced capacity across the Tasman (Australia–New Zealand).
- Overall, international capacity reduced by 2 percentage points for Q1 FY27.

Domestic network adjustments
- Capacity reductions of 5 percentage points extended until end of September 2026.
- Primarily affecting major capital city routes on Qantas and Jetstar.
- Impacted customers are being contacted directly with options for rebooking or refunds.

Big picture
Qantas is prioritizing Europe-bound travel while trimming capacity in other regions to offset fuel costs. This strategy balances profitability with customer demand, ensuring flexibility for travelers while maintaining operational resilience.