{
  "id": 19273519,
  "title": "Qantas to cut 850 jobs as it rushes to keep pace with AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/qantas-to-cut-850-jobs-as-it-rushes-to-keep-pace-with-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-10T02:47:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/11/10/qantas-to-cut-850-jobs-as-it-rushes-to-keep-pace-with-ai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qantas, Australia's largest airline, announced plans to cut 850 jobs as it embraces artificial intelligence and streamlines its operations. The airline, which added 17 aircraft in the past financial year and expects up to 31 more in the coming year, is shifting certain corporate functions to India and accelerating its use of AI. Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson explained that the decision is not a reflection of the employees' contributions or commitment. The airline aims to overhaul its back-end systems with the help of consulting firm Accenture, transferring unspecified roles to teams in India. Hudson emphasized that the airline industry is undergoing unprecedented change, and businesses must adapt or risk falling behind. Qantas is set to undertake the largest fleet renewal in its history, retiring its double-decker A380 fleet by 2028.",
  "summary": "Australia's largest airline inked a deal with consulting firm Accenture to overhaul 'back-end systems' as it shifts some corporate functions to India.",
  "key_points": [
    "Qantas plans to cut 850 jobs in job restructuring",
    "Company embraces AI and streamlines operations",
    "Fleet renewal includes retiring A380 by 2028"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}