Qantas to cut 850 jobs, outsourcing most roles to India

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Qantas said it will cut 850 local jobs, outsourcing most of the roles to India, as it rushes to keep pace with artificial intelligence, according to BBC and CNA. The airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI. Chief executive Vanessa Hudson said leading organisations around the world are well progressed in using technology and AI to transform how they work, and that "standing still is not an option" for Qantas. The cuts add to a wave of AI-linked job reductions in Australia and elsewhere.

Why it matters：Qantas is among the first major airlines to tie job cuts explicitly to AI, a model that other carriers and service companies may follow.

Key points

  • 850 local jobs will be cut, with most roles moving to India.
  • The airline cited IT modernisation and AI.
  • CEO Vanessa Hudson said 'standing still is not an option'.

Sources (original reporting)

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