Bend, OR, November 9, 2026 — Qantas, the flag carrier airline of Australia, has announced plans to eliminate approximately 850 jobs. This significant workforce reduction is set to occur as part of a new offshoring agreement established with the global professional services company, Accenture.

The specifics regarding which departments or roles will be affected by these job cuts were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact timeline for the implementation of these redundancies and the precise nature of the offshoring arrangement with Accenture have not been disclosed. Accenture is known for providing a wide range of services, including technology, consulting, and operations, often leveraging global talent pools.

The airline has not provided further details on the number of employees who will be impacted by this decision or the specific functions that will be transferred to Accenture’s operations. Information regarding potential support or transition services for the affected employees was also not provided in the summary. The financial implications or the strategic reasoning behind this decision beyond the offshoring agreement were not detailed.

This move by Qantas is part of a broader trend in the aviation and corporate sectors where companies explore outsourcing and offshoring to manage costs and streamline operations. The agreement with Accenture marks a notable step in Qantas’s operational strategy, the full scope and impact of which remain to be detailed.


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