Qantas will pay $120 million to settle compensation for 1800 workers it illegally sacked during the pandemic, as the airline turns the page on one of the darkest chapters in its 104-year history.
Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson said she was pleased the airline had been able to reach an agreement with the Transport Workers’ Union and provide certainty before Christmas to the workers involved.
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Ayesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au