Qantas CEO expects US route demand recovery as AUD rises

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson expects US route demand to improve by June as the Australian dollar rises. She views the current weakness as a short-term issue.

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Qantas Airways Limited[Symbol:{ "assets":{ "symbol":"QAN.AX" } }] Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson has characterized the recent softening in demand across the carrier's routes to the United States[Country:{ "assets":{ "country":"US" } }] as a short-term issue. Speaking to analysts during an earnings call on Thursday, Hudson expressed optimism regarding an improvement in performance on these trans-Pacific corridors during the second half of the financial year ending June 30.

The Qantas frequent flyer logo and status credit displays are shown at a financial results press conference in Sydney, Australia, in February 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
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