Qantas Airways CEO on Jet Fuel, Travel Demand, Industry Outlook

The transcript discusses the impact of fuel costs on airlines, particularly Qantas, and their hedging strategies to manage these costs. It also covers the minimal impact of the Ukrainian airspace closure on Qantas' flight paths. The conversation shifts to the recovery of the aviation industry post-COVID-19, with Qantas expecting a return to pre-pandemic levels by mid-year. The discussion concludes with Qantas' strong market position and potential earnings growth, despite risks such as fuel price volatility and new COVID-19 variants.

How does the closure of Ukrainian airspace impact Qantas?

What is the significance of the Australian population's vaccination status for the aviation industry?

What risks does the aviation industry face moving forward?