Qantas is cutting 6,000 jobs and raising $1.3 billion as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll

Qantas is cutting 6,000 jobs and looking to raise up to $1.3 billion as the carrier fights to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Hong Kong/Sydney Qantas is cutting 6,000 jobs and looking to raise up to 1.9 billion Australian dollars as the carrier fights to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

The cuts announced Thursday account for 20% of Qantas' total workforce of 29,000 people, according to the company. They will primarily affect the airline's corporate, ground and flight staff, while another 15,000 workers will remain on furlough"until flying returns," it added. Jetstar, the company's budget carrier, will also be affected.

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