Qantas Pulls Out of Mainland China, CEO Admits Some Flights are ‘Half Full’
Skift Take
Despite being Australia’s national airline, Qantas couldn’t compete effectively with a torrent of competition from Chinese carriers.
Qantas is withdrawing from mainland China as it battles intense competition from local carriers. From July 28, the Sydney to Shanghai route will be scrapped. The Australian flag carrier cited “low demand” for the decision.
The Shanghai service is being pulled just six months after it was relaunched following the pandemic. It represents the only nonstop link flown by Qantas between Australia and mainland China.
Why Qantas Has Been OutclassedDespite being Australia’s national airline, Qantas has a tiny share of the market to and from mainland China. Skift analysis of Cirium data shows Qantas current
