850-person layoff plan from Australia's giant airline

Qantas will cut about 850 jobs in stages after signing an agreement with technology firm Accenture, the Australian carrier said. The move follows the outsourcing-style deal with Accenture and affects roughly 850 of the airline's technology and support staff. Qantas, Australia's largest airline, has been restructuring costs as it recovers from the pandemic-era travel slump. The cuts matter because they signal further efficiency drives at major carriers and could draw scrutiny from unions and regulators over service quality. What to watch next is how quickly the roles are phased out and whether Accenture absorbs the work without disruption to Qantas's operations.