Airlines

Qantas Introduces A380 Service on Sydney-Johannesburg Route

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Beginning on July 8, 2024, Qantas will upgrade its Sydney-Johannesburg route to the larger Airbus A380, which will include First Class seating.

Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners presently fly Qantas flights QF63 and QF64 on a daily basis. From the next year, Qantas will upgrade the service to an Airbus A380. Depending on demand, it will operate four to six times a week. In times of high demand, flights will run six times each week.

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The new schedule will result in fewer daily flights between Sydney and Johannesburg for Qantas. The overall capacity to South Africa will rise as a result, though. The positive aspect is that it should lead to cheaper airfares and more award availability, which is fantastic for travellers!

Qantas will provide 288 additional seats per week in each direction between Sydney and Johannesburg even with only four weekly Airbus A380 flights. The number of seats will nearly double when Qantas operates six A380s each week. Due to the bigger seats, the A380 provides a more comfortable ride in Economy Class than the Boeing 787.

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These flights have not yet been listed on the Qantas website as of Monday afternoon, but the airline anticipates adding them overnight, saying “tickets will be available to purchase from Tuesday.”

Together, Qantas and Jetstar are now operating at about 80% of their pre-Covid international capacity levels; this number is expected to increase to 100% by March 2024 and surpass the milestone in July 2024.

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German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.