The union has accused Qantas and its ground-handling partner, Swissport, of “Joyce-era tactics” and “dangerously low standards” in pay, conditions, and safety. Members picketed at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth Airports on Thursday.

In its report, the OAIC found that the Flying Kangaroo had not failed to take reasonable steps to protect its customers' data, and that its response afterwards had reduced the impact.

The airline will re-launch flights on 10 November at three per week, increasing to five between December and February, with the service to conclude on 27 March. Seat capacity will increase by 50 per cent over last year, with all flights to be operated by Cathay’s A350-900 aircraft.

The cabin update, to begin next year, will see the seat total remain at 342, though two premium economy seats will be swapped for economy seats, while business class will be upgraded with Collins Aerospace seats similar to the product on the refitted Dreamliners.