Qantas Group has delivered underlying profit before tax of A$780 million, down A$179 million on the record figure recorded last year. The figure comes despite a A$416 million, or 27 per cent, increase in fuel bills at the Australian flag-carrier.

Travelport has strengthened its partnership with Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, with a new agreement that includes a commitment to continued collaboration on the future of distribution.

Pritchard joins the team in London at an exciting time, as the airline prepares to celebrate its centenary in 2020 and progresses Project Sunrise – Qantas’ plans to fly non-stop between London and the East Coast of Australia in 2022.

The governing board of the oneworld global airline alliance has nominated Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce to serve as its chairman for the next two years.

Qantas has become the latest airline to join the Amadeus NDC-X program. Amadeus will connect to the Qantas Distribution Platform and deliver NDC content to travel sellers.

Qantas has launched a new technology platform to enhance the airline retailing, booking and servicing capabilities for its trade partners and deliver a more personalised experience for customers.