In a statement released today the national carrier said cancellations have reduced to two per cent from the four per cent and 7.5 per cent seen over August and June respectively.
More flights have also been arriving on time.

“On time performance has improved from 52 per cent of flights on time in July, to 67 per cent in August and 71 per cent from 1-14 September,” the statement said.
“Mishandled bags are at 6 per 1000 passengers overall and at 5 per 1000 for domestic – which is at pre-COVID levels.”
Qantas attributed “several factors” behind its improvement; one being an increase in staff numbers.

More than 1500 additional staff have joined the airline since April including cabin crew, airport customer service staff, and engineers.
“Performance will be tested in coming weeks with school holidays, long weekends and football finals driving high levels of demand at peak times,” it said.
“Customers are encouraged to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time for domestic flights and three hours ahead for international flights.”

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