Qantas slashes flights as fuel costs soar

Qantas is cutting 5% of domestic Qantas and Jetstar flights due to soaring fuel costs, with some regional services being eliminated and passengers facing higher fares of 5-10%. The aviation industry faces additional pressure from Middle East airspace closures forcing airlines to take longer routes to Europe, resulting in reduced seat availability and increased prices for international travel. Domestic travellers may need to connect through additional cities to reach some regional destinations as airlines consolidate routes to maintain fuller flights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.