It comes as a series of tit-for-tat airspace bans has seen Russia block carriers based in the UK, Bulgaria, Poland and the Czech Republic flying over its skies.
The news is a result of the airline flying capital cities routes with a new fleet of 737-800s, and came as the business announced a $53,000,000 loss before tax for the same period.
The airline has said that all non-executive employees - around 20,000 workers - will be eligible to receive 1,000 rights, which will convert to Qantas shares in August 2023.
The airline remained tight-lipped about the specifics, however CEO Alan Joyce noted that demand for ultra-long-haul, point-to-point flights appears to have increased in light of the pandemic.
Former Virgin Australia bondholders are being encouraged to join a class-action suit against the airline’s former and current directors and senior executives in Federal Court.
Joyce has previously been critical of WA Premier Mark McGowan's decision to backflip on his state's reopening plan on 5 February, with a new reopening date now set for 3 March.