As examples, return economy class fares to Singapore, Bangkok, Auckland, Hong Kong will increase between $10 and $20, while business fares to Singapore and Bangkok will increase by $50 to $80 and business fares to Auckland will increase by between $30 and $60. The price of a return first class ticket to London will rise by $120.
The increases are effective for sales on or after October 29 for travel on or after that date. Qantas' entire joint network with Emirates covering Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, New Zealand and Singapore is affected as well as flights to South Africa, Hawaii, South America, Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia.
The notable omissions from that list include flights to the mainland US, Canada, and Japan. In those markets, where a large amount of capacity is being added by Qantas and rival carriers, fare levels will remain steady.
