Qantas Airways will cut 850 jobs, representing about 3% of its Australian workforce, following a technology deal with Accenture. The layoffs are expected to take place over the coming years, with the first wave anticipated by mid-2027.
The announcement indicates that the workforce reduction is connected to the technology partnership with Accenture. The job cuts will be implemented gradually rather than in a single event. The timeline extends over multiple years, beginning with an initial phase targeted for completion by mid-2027.
No further details were provided regarding the specific terms of the Accenture agreement, the departments or roles that will be affected, or the breakdown between voluntary and involuntary separations. The source does not specify the total size of Qantas' Australian workforce beyond the percentage figure, nor does it disclose any expected cost savings or investment amounts related to the technology deal.
The information comes from a Wall Street Journal US Business report on the airline's restructuring plans.
Source: Wall Street Journal US Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing