Qantas raises international airfares amid Middle East disruptions

Qantas has announced a 5% increase in international airfares due to rising jet fuel costs, with no guarantee prices will drop when fuel costs stabilise. Passenger loads on flights to Paris and London are up 15% compared to last year as travellers seek routes avoiding the Middle East. Multiple airlines including British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa are temporarily suspending Middle East operations, with Cathay Pacific charging over $39,000 for business class seats from Sydney to London in April.

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