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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Jonathan Barrett Business editor

Qantas unveils major changes to frequent flyer program and a bumper $1.46bn profit

Qantas lifted revenue across its operations, with its budget carrier Jetstar once again the standout performer.
Qantas has reported a $1.46bn half-year profit, with its budget carrier Jetstar again the standout performer. Revenue at Jetstar increased by 8%. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Qantas is overhauling its frequent flyer program to entice members to climb its vaunted membership tiers, in changes designed to prevent customers from switching to rival schemes.

The reforms, described by the airline as the “biggest changes to status in program history”, have been unveiled during a hugely profitable period for Qantas, with revenue rising across its domestic, international and loyalty scheme businesses.

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