Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs, mostly to India

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Australian airline Qantas plans to outsource 850 local roles, with most of the positions moving to India. The company says the change is intended to modernise its IT systems. Qantas also points to the growing influence of artificial intelligence as a factor in the decision. The article reports the plan as stated by the airline and does not provide further detail on timing or affected teams. The move is part of a broader shift in how the carrier manages its technology operations.

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