Qantas to exit Vietnam joint venture amid coronavirus slump

Jetstar Pacific will lean on Vietnam Airlines to navigate post-pandemic market

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Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Vietnam's second-largest budget carrier, was hit hard by weak demand for domestic flights during the coronavirus lockdown. © Reuters

TOMOYA ONISHI, Nikkei staff writer

HANOI -- Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways said Monday that it is leaving its joint venture with Vietnam Airlines amid growing headwinds from the coronavirus outbreak.

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