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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay and Jonathan Barrett

‘Qantas needs to invest’: airline faces uphill battle to fix damage to reputation, experts say

Qantas has enjoyed the most profitable period in its history at the same time as registering a record number of complaints.
Qantas has enjoyed the most profitable period in its history at the same time as registering a record number of complaints. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

The damage to Qantas’ reputation is deep, costly to mend and will weigh on its profits as business customers reconsider their corporate accounts, brand and travel experts say.

The airline’s reputation may suffer further harm due to a looming court case over allegations it sold tickets for thousands of already cancelled flights, although marketers believe the brand can be restored with time and money.

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