AustraliaQantas customers are being advised not to delete emails or text messages regarding a $105 million settlement related to a class action lawsuit over flight credits issued during the pandemic. The lawsuit alleged that Qantas failed to provide refunds for canceled flights, instead offering flight credits which customers could later use. Over 1 million customers have begun receiving notifications explaining how to claim their share of the settlement, with eligible individuals potentially receiving at least $50. The distribution process, managed by law firms Echo Law and Piper Alderman, involves verifying customer eligibility based on booking history and flight disruptions. While Qantas has not admitted fault, the airline has extended the validity of the credits indefinitely and allocated $68 million toward compensating affected passengers.
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