Qantas says it will spend $50 million over the next decade on sustainable aviation biofuels and match its passengers' commitment to fly carbon neutral as part of efforts to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Qantas expects three Boeing 737-800s grounded due to cracks found in the "pickle fork" component to be repaired and back flying by the end of calendar 2019.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says the Airbus A220 is a very good aircraft.
American Airlines plans to launch Dallas/Fort Worth-Auckland and Los Angeles-Christchurch nonstop flights in October 2020.
Some 23 per cent of Qantas shareholders have voiced support for the airline to review its conduct involuntary transfers of asylum seekers.
Qantas says there will be an increased focus on cost reduction in the second half of 2019/20 amid a challenging market conditions and higher fuel costs.