--- title: "Qantas Airways to Cut 850 Jobs as Corporate Work Shifts to India" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/qantas-airways-layoffs-850-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-10T20:30:12.000Z" modified: "2026-11-10T20:30:12.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Australia](/blog/tag/australia)[India](/blog/tag/india)[Travel Industry](/blog/tag/travel-industry) # Qantas Airways to Cut 850 Jobs as Corporate Work Shifts to India Qantas Airways announced 850 job cuts beginning in mid-2027 as it shifts corporate functions to India and expands its use of artificial intelligence. 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The announced reduction is [Around 850 jobs would be cut, beginning in the middle of 2027.](https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/australias-qantas-airways-to-cut-850-jobs-as-ai-takes-off-back-office-work-shifts-to-india/135700417) That timing places the start of the cuts in the coming year rather than at the time of the announcement. The initial scope is corporate work: [The job cuts are expected to begin in mid-2027 and will initially affect Qantas' employees in finance, procurement, human resources and marketing](https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/qantas-airways-to-cut-850-australian-jobs-outsource-work-to-india-126111000230_1.html). ## Why Is Qantas Shifting Work to India? The changes combine outsourcing with technology adoption. The airline [said it had inked a deal with consulting firm Accenture to overhaul "back-end systems", with an unspecified number of roles to be taken over by "teams in India".](https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/australias-qantas-airways-to-cut-850-jobs-as-ai-takes-off-back-office-work-shifts-to-india/135700417) The agreement covers broader operational changes: [Qantas said it had signed a multi-year agreement with professional services firm Accenture](https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/qantas-airways-to-cut-850-australian-jobs-outsource-work-to-india-126111000230_1.html). On the technology rationale, [Artificial intelligence was poised to fundamentally reshape the airline business around the world, Hudson said.](https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/australias-qantas-airways-to-cut-850-jobs-as-ai-takes-off-back-office-work-shifts-to-india/135700417) ## What Did Qantas Say to Employees? Chief executive Vanessa Hudson acknowledged the personal impact: ["We know this will be difficult news for some of our people and this decision is not a reflection of their contribution or commitment," said chief executive Vanessa Hudson.](https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/australias-qantas-airways-to-cut-850-jobs-as-ai-takes-off-back-office-work-shifts-to-india/135700417) ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Ask for written confirmation of whether your role is affected and the expected timeline. - Review your employment agreement and ask about notice, severance and transition support. - Update your resume with specific achievements and transferable skills. - Keep personal copies of employment records and prepare a job-search budget. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: When Do the Qantas Job Cuts Begin? A: The announced timetable is [beginning in the middle of 2027](https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/australias-qantas-airways-to-cut-850-jobs-as-ai-takes-off-back-office-work-shifts-to-india/135700417). ### Q: Which Qantas Employees Are Initially Affected? A: The initial groups are [Qantas' employees in finance, procurement, human resources and marketing](https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/qantas-airways-to-cut-850-australian-jobs-outsource-work-to-india-126111000230_1.html). Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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