ASX airline shares like Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) are a popular choice for income-seeking investors.

The company is a household name operating in a resilient market. The airline has also returned to paying meaningful, fully franked dividends this year, after it suspended payments during COVID-19.

If Qantas’ earnings continue growing and its share price appreciates, investors could potentially get a combination of both capital growth and franked dividends.

But what exactly would it entail to earn the passive income you want?

Let’s take a look at what it takes to earn $10,000 per year of passive income from Qantas shares.

What passive income does Qantas pay its shareholders?

First, we need to understand what dividends the airline giant pays its shareholders.

Qantas resumed its twice-yearly dividend payments in 2025 after a break between 2020 and 2024. The company historically pays its shareholders an interim dividend in April and a final one in October, sometimes with an additional special dividend.

The company paid a fully-franked interim dividend of 19.8 cents per share in April.

Last week, as part of its FY26 results announcement, the airline declared a fully franked final dividend of 19.8 cents per share, to be paid to shareholders in October.

That comes to a total FY26 dividend of 39.6 cents per security.

At the time of writing, this translates to a dividend yield of around 4.2% for FY26. 

In FY27, Qantas is forecast to pay an annual dividend per share of 44.8 cents per security. At the time of writing, that translates into a grossed-up dividend yield of 4.8%, including franking credits.

How many Qantas shares do I need to generate $10,000 of passive income every year?

Using the FY26 total dividend payment of 39.6 cents per share, investors would need to own around 25,253 shares in order to earn around $10,000 of passive income.

Assuming the 44.8 cent per share dividend forecast for FY27 is correct, investors would need to buy around 22,322 shares to earn the same annual passive income.

How much would that cost?

At the time of writing, Qantas shares are trading for $9.42 a piece. 

That means, in order to buy the 25,253 shares needed for $10,000 of annual passive income in FY26, you would need to invest roughly $238,000.

For the 22,322 shares needed for the same income in FY27, investors would need to invest around $211,000.

It’s not a small sum, but it could be worth it in the long run.

And remember, you don’t need to invest the entire amount in one go. Start off small and enjoy the benefit of compound growth.

What do the experts expect next from Qantas shares?

Market experts are incredibly bullish on Qantas shares over the next 12 months, with many forecasting significant upside.

TradingView data shows the majority (14 out of 15) have a buy/strong buy rating on the airline shares.

The $11.72 average target price implies a potential 24% upside over the next 12 months, at the time of writing. Even the minimum $10.40 target price implies the shares could jump another 10%.

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On Monday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) started the week with a small decline. The benchmark index fell 0.2% to 9,076 points.

Will the market be able to bounce back from this on Tuesday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 to fall again

The Australian share market looks set for a weak session on Tuesday following a poor night on Wall Street. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 23 points or 0.25% lower. In the United States, the Dow Jones dropped 0.7%, the S&P 500 fell 0.35%, and the Nasdaq edged 0.1% lower.

Shares going ex-dividend

A number of popular ASX 200 shares will be going ex-dividend on Tuesday and could trade lower. This includes Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN), Endeavour Group Ltd (ASX: EDV), Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW). The latter will be rewarding shareholders with a fully franked 52 cents per share dividend later this month on 25 September.

Oil prices jump

ASX 200 energy shares Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) and Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) could have a good session on Tuesday after oil prices jumped overnight. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price is up 3.5% to US$86.33 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price is up 3% to US$90.74 a barrel. This was driven by a flare-up in US-Iran hostilities.

Gold price falls

ASX 200 gold shares Genesis Minerals Ltd (ASX: GMD) and Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) could have a soft session after the gold price fell overnight. According to CNBC, the gold futures price is down 0.75% to US$4,496.5 an ounce. The precious metal pulled back to a two-week low on increasing US rate hike bets.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Endeavour Group and Woolworths Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Bendigo And Adelaide Bank. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Betashares ETFs have become some of the most popular building blocks for Australian investors, but popularity does not automatically make an ETF a buy.

As September begins, three of the provider’s biggest funds offer very different propositions — from cheap Australian exposure to high-growth US technology and an all-in-one global portfolio.

A200: The boring ETF that keeps delivering

The BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) may not be the most exciting ETF on the market, but that is precisely its appeal. The fund returned 1% over the past 12 months, 5% year-to-date and 19% over five years. It gives investors broad exposure to Australia’s biggest companies like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).

A200’s standout strength is its rock-bottom 0.04% management fee, while its Funds Under Management (FUM) has climbed to around $11 billion. Its largest holdings include BHP and Commonwealth Bank, highlighting both the strength and weakness of the strategy.

For investors wanting a low-cost Australian core holding, A200 is hard to ignore. The problem is concentration. Australian equities are dominated by financials and resources, meaning investors are hardly getting a perfectly balanced slice of the economy. There is also no international exposure.

Still, after a relatively modest 12-month return, this Betashares ETF arguably looks more like a dependable long-term compounder than a momentum trade.

NDQ: The growth bet that has already run hard

If A200 is the steady option, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) is the adrenaline shot.

NDQ has gained 6% YTD, 11% over one year and an impressive 75% over five years. Its portfolio is packed with global technology and growth giants. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) are among its biggest holdings.

That exposure has been a major strength as artificial intelligence and technology spending have surged. But it is also the fund’s biggest vulnerability. Investors are paying a 0.48% management fee for a portfolio heavily tilted towards US mega-cap growth stocks.

After such a powerful five-year run, the provocative question for September is whether investors are buying tomorrow’s growth or yesterday’s winners.

DHHF: The one ETF to rule them all?

The BetaShares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF) takes a completely different approach. It returned 4.5% YTD, 6% over one year and 38% over five years. This Betashares ETF offers exposure to thousands of companies across Australian, developed and emerging markets.

Its biggest underlying exposures include A200 and BGBL, giving investors a combination of Australian and global equities in one package.

The attraction is simplicity. With around $1.6 billion in FUM and a 0.19% management fee, DHHF gives investors a diversified 100%-growth portfolio without having to assemble one themselves.

Its weakness is equally straightforward: investors surrender some control over exactly where their money goes. And because DHHF is entirely growth assets, it can still take a serious hit when global sharemarkets turn south.

For September, DHHF may be the least exciting choice, but for investors seeking simplicity and diversification, that could be exactly the point.

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Motley Fool contributor Marc Van Dinther has positions in BHP Group. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Apple, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Apple, BHP Group, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.