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Qantas Settles COVID Flight Credit Class Action for $74M
13 Mar
Summary
- Qantas reached a $105 million settlement over pandemic flight credits.
- The airline agreed to the settlement without admitting any liability.
- The deal addresses cancelled flights between January 2020 and November 2022.
Qantas Airways has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit regarding flight credits issued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline will pay A$105 million ($74.26 million) to resolve the claims, without admitting any liability. This significant settlement pertains to flights that were scheduled between January 2020 and November 2022 but were ultimately cancelled by Qantas.
The proposed settlement is subject to approval by the Federal Court of Australia. This resolution addresses passenger concerns over credits for flights affected by pandemic-related disruptions, marking a substantial financial agreement for the airline in its efforts to conclude these outstanding issues from the COVID-19 era.
