the carrier announced this week. The move, which will "take time" to enact across Qantas' network of about 200 destinations, will not change overall fares, however. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce in a statement said that the carrier, which has posted "significant losses in the past two years," sees lower fuel prices as an opportunity to "help put the industry on a more sustainable footing" and for airlines to be "in a better position to invest in new aircraft, new lounges and new routes." Competitor Virgin Australia recently
eliminated fuel surcharges on U.S. flights "sold and originating in Australia."