Qantas Cuts 850 Jobs in Accenture Deal

Australian airline Qantas announced plans to cut 850 jobs and outsource corporate functions to Accenture. The move addresses technological changes and rising artificial intelligence adoption.

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FILE PHOTO: A Qantas Airbus A330-300 takes off from Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD will cut 850 jobs in Australia and outsource corporate functions to ACCENTURE PLC-CL A by mid-2027. The airline is adapting to the rapid integration of artificial intelligence across commercial aviation operations. The restructuring affects 3% of the carrier's workforce of 28,000 employees.