Qantas could take another hit to its already dented reputation if it hikes airfares to recoup rising fuel costs
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Qantas has flagged it may increase already high ticket prices in response to rising jet fuel costs, in a pricing decision that would heap further pressure on an airline trying to rebuild its tarnished brand.
The airfare warning comes as the national carrier faces customer fury over withheld travel credits, poor service and allegations it sold tickets for thousands of already cancelled flights. It also illegally outsourced 1,700 ground handler jobs.
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