{"id":607130,"date":"2026-04-14T22:26:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T22:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/607130\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T22:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T22:26:22","slug":"volatile-fuel-prices-blamed-as-dozens-of-qantas-and-jetstar-flights-axed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/607130\/","title":{"rendered":"Volatile fuel prices blamed as dozens of Qantas and Jetstar flights axed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Qantas<\/a> is set to cut around 5 per cent of domestic flights amid surging fuel prices and shortages as a result of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with one route already axed.<\/p>\n

The airline released a 2026 market outlook update on Tuesday saying jet fuel prices<\/a> have more than doubled since the first outlook was released earlier in the year and remain \u201chighly volatile\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe group is working closely with the government and jet fuel suppliers who continue to provide confidence in fuel supply for the remainder of April and well into May,\u201d the airline said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are closely monitoring the situation given the ongoing uncertainty in global fuel supply chains.\u201d<\/p>\n

Qantas said it had taken \u201caction to mitigate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East\u201d which included international network changes, capacity adjustments and fare increases.<\/p>\n

The airline<\/a> said its fuel bill is forecast to increase by between $600 million and $800 million in the first half of this year.<\/p>\n

\"QantasQantas said it will begin cutting some domestic flights later in the year. Credit: Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the continued volatility in fuel prices and the global economic conditions, the group has reduced domestic capacity in (the later part of the year) by around 5 percentage points,\u201d the ariline said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAffected Qantas and Jetstar customers are being contacted directly and offered alternative flights or a refund.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Tuesday Qantas said it had also made the decision to indefinitely suspend flights between Adelaide and Mount Gambier from May 18.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe airline said affected Qantas and Jetstar customers would be contacted and offered alternative flights or refunds. Credit: AAP<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know this is frustrating for customers and the local community and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused,\u201d QantasLink CEO Mark Dal Pra said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the recent increase in fuel prices is making the situation more difficult, the previous decline in demand means the route is simply no longer viable for us to continue operating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dal Pra said the airline had tried to boost demand by adjusting schedules, working with the local council, and offering multiple sales, however demand is \u201cwell below sustainable levels\u201d.<\/p>\n

Qantas to focus on passenger demand<\/p>\n

The airline said while it does not operate through the Middle East, the group has provided additional support to customers booked to travel on partner airlines, including more flexibility to move flights or receive a refund.<\/p>\n

\u201cQantas continues to see strong demand for international travel to Europe as customers seek alternative routes,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn response, the group has redeployed capacity from the US and its domestic network to increase flights to Paris and Rome.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe group continues to closely monitor the dynamic environment and retains optionality to take further actions to mitigate fuel cost increases over time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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