The grim news for Australian travellers quietly updated this week
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β’Sat, 7 Nov 2026 03:18:42 +0000
π° What Happened
Qantas says it will keep raising fares and cutting flights because fuel costs are higher. Most of the cuts will come from its domestic operations. That means more expensive tickets and fewer choices on some routes.
The airline says demand is still strong. International travel on Qantas and Jetstar remains busy, with some flyers avoiding the Middle East. The Australian dollar also fell about 2 per cent this week, making overseas trips costlier.
David Jones has entered voluntary administration, but big bargains may be limited. Much of its stock belongs to brands that run concessions, and they may take it back.
π The Backstory
Fuel is one of the biggest costs for any airline. When oil prices jump, carriers often raise fares and fly fewer planes to protect profits. Qantas has done this before during past fuel shocks.
David Jones is the world's oldest department store still trading under the same name. Retail experts say its concession model leaves administrators with less stock to sell off cheaply.
π― Why It Matters
Holiday plans and weekly budgets both take a hit. Higher fares and a weaker dollar mean the same trip costs more than it did a month ago.
Qantas says it will keep raising fares and cutting flights because fuel costs are higher. Most of the cuts will come from its domestic operations. That means more expensive tickets and fewer choices on some routes.
The airline says demand is still strong. International travel on Qantas and Jetstar remains busy, with some flyers avoiding the Middle East. The Australian dollar also fell about 2 per cent this week, making overseas trips costlier.
David Jones has entered voluntary administration, but big bargains may be limited. Much of its stock belongs to brands that run concessions, and they may take it back.
Fuel is one of the biggest costs for any airline. When oil prices jump, carriers often raise fares and fly fewer planes to protect profits. Qantas has done this before during past fuel shocks.
David Jones is the world's oldest department store still trading under the same name. Retail experts say its concession model leaves administrators with less stock to sell off cheaply.
Holiday plans and weekly budgets both take a hit. Higher fares and a weaker dollar mean the same trip costs more than it did a month ago.