Qantas will axe 6,000 jobs as part of its plans to survive the coronavirus pandemic, the airline says. "Qantas's mix of job cuts, fleet reductions, and capital raising are designed to reduce costs during a demand crisis for the industry, and retain a solid core for the eventual rebound. Already have an account? USD But international demand at that time is forecast to be half of what it was, Qantas said.The airline also plans to raise A$1.9bn (£1.05bn; $1.3bn) in equity - its first such move in 10 years - to bring in new funds and help "accelerate" its recovery.Other short-term savings will be found by grounding up to 100 planes, including its A380 fleet, and deferring the purchase of new planes, it said.Greg Waldron, Asia managing editor of FlightGlobal, told the BBC that the measures should help support the airline as it deals with the fallout from the pandemic. In 1934 Qantas and Britain’s Imperial Airways (later BOAC) formed Qantas Empire Airways Limited to operate the Brisbane-Singapore leg of service from Australia to England. In March, it furloughed more than 80% of its staff.Australia's national carrier said the collapse in global air travel had devastated revenues.Last week, the Australian government said its border would most likely remain closed into next year.On Thursday, chief executive Alan Joyce said the airline expected smaller revenues in the next three years, forcing it to become a smaller operation to survive.

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"But the collapse in billions of dollars in revenue leaves us little choice if we are to save as many jobs as possible, long term. $ That hinges on Australia's states opening borders to allow free travel. VideoGreat-grandmother takes on the president in BelarusWeekly quiz: What did Lady Gaga not win at the VMAs?Reeta Chakrabarti: My Forgotten Army family ties. To finish creating your account, please click the link we just sent to "The actions we must take will have a huge impact on thousands of our people," he said in a statement.
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