QANTAS is gearing up to axe 5000 jobs and sell its terminal at MelbourneAirport to prove to the Abbott Government it can make the tough business decisions required to obtain federal assistance. The airline may also take the razor to its budget offshoot Jetstar, slashing jobs and routes, as it lobbies the Government to provide … Continue reading
Qantas to cut 400 jobs in Australia, 600 more in danger -media | Reuters Australian carrier Qantas will cut 400 jobs at its heavy maintenance base near Melbourne airport and 660 workers at another base are also at risk, media reports said on Tuesday. A Qantas spokeswoman confirmed a review of the carrier’s three existing … Continue reading
JOB cuts at Qantas could have a devastating effect on communities surrounding Victoria’s two major airports, union officials have warned. Australian Workers Union state secretary Cesar Melhem said Brimbank, Hume, Moonee Valley and Melton supplied the bulk of Qantas workers to Tullamarine Airport, while Avalon Airport attracted many of its workers from Wyndham. Qantas chief … Continue reading