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QantasLink Confirms Closure of Canberra, Hobart and Mildura Staff Bases in April 2026

The airline says consolidating crews at major hubs will boost reliability, with support offered to about 70 affected staff.

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson at the Australian Open final in January (Image: AAP/Joel Carrett)
A close-up of the Qantas logo on the tail of one of its planes. The sky behind it is clear.
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Overview

  • QantasLink will wind down the three bases next April and move affected pilots and cabin crew to larger hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • The carrier says flight schedules to Canberra, Hobart and Mildura will remain unchanged, and it will keep an A220 engineering base in Canberra while rolling out A220 services on key routes.
  • QantasLink cites improved operational resilience and preparation for incoming aircraft as the reason for centralising crew at major airports.
  • About 70 employees will receive a support package that includes confirmed flights, accommodation allowances, optional relocation assistance and rostering support for at least two years after closure.
  • The Transport Workers' Union and several politicians condemned the decision, with a union survey finding 68% of affected workers may seek other jobs and federal Transport Minister Catherine King urging the airline to reconsider.