QantasLink to axe Cairns and Perth air bases to better reflect travel demand – NEWS.com.au

Qantas regional carrier will ditch two of its bases in Western Australia and Queensland, with plans to centralise operations to reflect lower demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The embattled airline has decided to axe its QantasLink 717 bases in Perth and Cairns, with the move expected to affect 160 local jobs.
Qantas intends to centralise QantasLink in Melbourne, which it says will provide 100 new additional positions.
Employees affected from the regional closures will have the opport…

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