Is Alan Joyce on his final flight? A history of the Qantas CEO's fight against everyone
2 years, 3 months ago

Is Alan Joyce on his final flight? A history of the Qantas CEO's fight against everyone

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Perhaps it's the luck of the Irish. Despite a consistent record of alienating all three key elements of the business he heads, Qantas boss Alan Joyce somehow has remained at the controls of the airline for the best part of a decade and a half, one of the longest stints in corporate Australian history. Qantas loss halved Photo shows Alan Joyce wearing glasses looking and talking Qantas roughly halves its full-year loss to $860 million, as revenue jumps 54 per cent from 2021. Qantas offers discounts after CEO's apology Photo shows Alan Joyce sitting in front of a Qantas media backdrop while speaking into a microphone. Alan Joyce says it's "not good enough" that Qantas customers have been been dealing with flight delays, cancellations and lost baggage over the past few months.

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Albanese is facing pressure to explain his ties to ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce, and it's revived an old Qatar Airways decision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Albanese is facing pressure to explain his ties to ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce, and it's revived an old Qatar Airways decision

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Anthony Albanese's purported close relationship with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has reawakened questions about the federal government's decision to block a Qantas competitor's bid to expand in Australia. What Albanese's Qantas upgrades controversy says about politics Photo shows Alan Joyce touches Anthony Albanese as they sit together at an unveiling in a Qantas facility. Here is a timeline of …

PM denies he ever contacted anyone at Qantas for free upgrades
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM denies he ever contacted anyone at Qantas for free upgrades

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Federal ministers have sought to make clear that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did not make any contact with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce to solicit free flight upgrades, after claims he had done so. The prime minister's office has since issued statements to say Mr Albanese did not request free upgrades from anyone at Qantas through any means of communication. …

Qantas did not get soft treatment despite Albanese receiving flight perks, says minister
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Qantas did not get soft treatment despite Albanese receiving flight perks, says minister

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A Labor frontbencher says the government hasn't gone easy on Qantas just because ministers, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have received free upgrades and other perks from the airline. Minister says Qantas has not had an easy ride despite perks Frontbencher Murray Watt said Nine's claims Mr Albanese had made requests to be upgraded were "unsourced rumours". "I encourage people …

Qantas has revealed it paid former CEO Alan Joyce an extra $3.4 million for his last two months in the role
3 months, 1 week ago

Qantas has revealed it paid former CEO Alan Joyce an extra $3.4 million for his last two months in the role

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Qantas has revealed it will pay former CEO Alan Joyce an extra $3.4 million for his last two months in the role, according to its 2024 annual report. Mr Joyce resigned from Qantas in early September last year, pulling his retirement forward by two months to allow the airline to "accelerate its renewal". Meanwhile, Qantas' new CEO Vanessa Hudson took …

Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce's multi-million-dollar payout reduced by almost $10 million
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce's multi-million-dollar payout reduced by almost $10 million

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Qantas has reduced former chief executive Alan Joyce's multi-million-dollar payout by almost $10 million. Qantas paid former CEO Alan Joyce $21.4 million last financial year Photo shows Close up of Alan Joyce Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was paid $21.4 million in the last financial year, but more than half could be subjected to a clawback by the airline's board. …

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce's generous remuneration package was worth millions. Here's what has been cut
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce's generous remuneration package was worth millions. Here's what has been cut

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When Alan Joyce left Qantas last year after more than two decades with the airline, he was granted a generous remuneration package worth millions. In June last year, Mr Joyce sold most of his $17 million worth of Qantas shares with the approval of the airline's board. When those additional shares and bonuses were factored in, Mr Joyce's total remuneration …

Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce paid $21.4 million in last financial year, $14.4 million subject to clawback by airline's board
1 year, 3 months ago

Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce paid $21.4 million in last financial year, $14.4 million subject to clawback by airline's board

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Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was paid $21.4 million in the last financial year, but more than half could be subjected to a clawback by the airline's board. Key points: Alan Joyce received $21.4 million from Qantas last financial year as its CEO A short-term $2.2 million bonus has been withheld from the former CEO pending the outcome of an …

Former Qantas workers won their High Court battle, but experts say the airline could outsource jobs in the future
1 year, 3 months ago

Former Qantas workers won their High Court battle, but experts say the airline could outsource jobs in the future

ABC  

Don Dixon was a proud Qantas employee for 20 years, supervising a team responsible for bags and freight being loaded onto its aircraft, day in, day out. On Wednesday, seven High Court judges were unanimous in their decision, siding with the workers once more that Qantas had illegally sacked Mr Dixon and his colleagues in 2020. "It now stands their …

Will Alan Joyce receive his full exit bonus from Qantas or will the board make a change? Here's what we know
1 year, 3 months ago

Will Alan Joyce receive his full exit bonus from Qantas or will the board make a change? Here's what we know

ABC  

Alan Joyce has left Qantas after more than two decades at the airline, most of it spent as its chief executive. As CEO, Joyce was entitled to receive a base salary of about $2 million a year, on top of annual bonuses issued as Qantas shares, depending on his performance. Joyce also sold most of his $17 million worth of …

Vanessa Hudson faces an uphill battle to restore the public's faith in Qantas as Alan Joyce departs
1 year, 3 months ago

Vanessa Hudson faces an uphill battle to restore the public's faith in Qantas as Alan Joyce departs

ABC  

Qantas has flown into a new era two months ahead of schedule, after Alan Joyce announced his abrupt exit from the airline on Tuesday in the wake of a tumultuous week plagued with scandals. Alan Joyce's appearance at a Senate hearing last week would turn out to be his final public appearance as Qantas' CEO. On Tuesday, Transport Workers Union …

Qantas boss steps down early after scrutiny and legal suit on Australian airline
1 year, 3 months ago

Qantas boss steps down early after scrutiny and legal suit on Australian airline

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The never-ending spin that protected Alan Joyce and Qantas from reality has started to unravel
1 year, 3 months ago

The never-ending spin that protected Alan Joyce and Qantas from reality has started to unravel

ABC  

Belated it may be but Alan Joyce's fall from grace is something to behold. Qantas backs down on travel credits Photo shows Close up of Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce speaking to the media at a press event. But amid all the scandal, backflips, controversy, apologies and admissions the airline's reputation had been "tarnished", Qantas's board last week proceeded with …

Alan Joyce to stand down as Qantas chief executive after tumultuous week
1 year, 3 months ago

Alan Joyce to stand down as Qantas chief executive after tumultuous week

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Alan Joyce will leave Qantas on Wednesday after a tumultuous week for the airline. Key points: Alan Joyce will step down within 24 hours He says the company must focus on its renewal Mr Joyce says he is proud of many things he did as chief executive of the airline Qantas announced his early departure saying Mr Joyce would bring …

As Alan Joyce prepares to take flight from Qantas, taxpayers are left to foot the bill
1 year, 3 months ago

As Alan Joyce prepares to take flight from Qantas, taxpayers are left to foot the bill

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This wasn't the heroic ending he envisioned. Qantas accused of 'misleading the Australian public' over flight credits Photo shows Close up of Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce speaking to the media at a press event. Qantas has reported a mammoth $1.7 billion profit after years of COVID-induced turbulence, but once-loyal customers say the airline's recent actions put it at odds …

Qantas accused of 'misleading the Australian public' after confirming $100 million worth of flight credits owed to Jetstar customers
1 year, 3 months ago

Qantas accused of 'misleading the Australian public' after confirming $100 million worth of flight credits owed to Jetstar customers

ABC  

Qantas has admitted to not disclosing the true value of unredeemed flight credits, during a fiery Senate committee hearing in Melbourne, after outgoing chief executive Alan Joyce was accused of "misleading the Australian public". Key points: Qantas boss Alan Joyce faced questions over rising profits and airfares despite growing customer dissatisfaction Jetstar CEO Steph Tully confirmed the airline owes $100 …

Qantas customers say the airline's $1.7b profit result has come at the expense of their loyalty
1 year, 4 months ago

Qantas customers say the airline's $1.7b profit result has come at the expense of their loyalty

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Qantas has recorded a bumper annual profit of $1.7 billion in the last financial year, but once-loyal customers with the airline say the result is at their expense. Key points: Qantas's return to profit comes after it posted an $860 million net loss in the last financial year The airline says its profitability is due to "incredibly robust" demand for …

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce rules out paying back COVID 'bailout' as company celebrates record profits
1 year, 4 months ago

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce rules out paying back COVID 'bailout' as company celebrates record profits

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Three years ago, Qantas A380 planes were gathering dust in the Mojave Desert in California with the national carrier on the brink of bankruptcy. Key points: Alan Joyce said Qantas has recorded its strongest profitability ever Mr Joyce says companies like Qantas will pay more taxes as they make more money He said Qantas' support of the Voice Yes campaign …

Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as next CEO
1 year, 7 months ago

Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as next CEO

The Hindu  

Australian airline Qantas Group said Tuesday, May 2,2023 Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson will become its next chief executive and managing director, replacing Alan Joyce in November. “There's not many female CEOs in the worldwide aviation industry and it's a credit to this country that a gay Irishman was appointed 15 years ago to be CEO of the company and …

Demands for Qantas boss Alan Joyce to be sacked after meal blunder
2 years, 3 months ago

Demands for Qantas boss Alan Joyce to be sacked after meal blunder

Daily Mail  

Qantas has buckled to a storm of complaints from vegetarian and vegan passengers and reversed a decision to stop offering meat-free meals on domestic flights. Qantas has buckled to a storm of complaints from vegetarian and vegan passengers and reversed a decision to stop offering meat-free meals on domestic flights - but one critic says its Alan Joyce who needs …

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce resists union calls to resign after airline chaos, $860m loss and no dividend
2 years, 4 months ago

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce resists union calls to resign after airline chaos, $860m loss and no dividend

ABC  

Qantas roughly halved its loss last financial year and is expected to get back to pre-COVID levels of profitability this year, despite the flights cancellations, delays and baggage issues that have plagued the airline. Key points: Qantas posts an $860 million net loss for financial year 2022 The airline says it is on track to achieve cost savings of $1 …

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce apologises for airport chaos, offers loyalty program customers $50 flight vouchers
2 years, 4 months ago

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce apologises for airport chaos, offers loyalty program customers $50 flight vouchers

ABC  

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has apologised to customers after months of flight cancellations, delays and luggage mishandling. Qantas said it had hired 1,500 new people since April, with a statement from the company saying there was "more to come". The union's assistant national secretary Nick McIntosh criticised Qantas for outsourcing jobs and cutting workers' hours and conditions: "This is …

Qantas cuts flights on domestic routes through to March 2023
2 years, 6 months ago

Qantas cuts flights on domestic routes through to March 2023

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Qantas will cut flights from some of its busiest Australian routes as it struggles to cope with the high cost of fuel and staffing shortages at airports. Key points: The change will impact domestic routes, not international flights Airports are struggling to secure enough workers after pandemic layoffs Jetstar boss Gareth Evans will step down in December this year The …

Qantas hopes to be flying internationally in October, but analyst warns US, UK may be off limits until 2023
3 years, 10 months ago

Qantas hopes to be flying internationally in October, but analyst warns US, UK may be off limits until 2023

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Qantas has posted a $1.08 billion half-year loss, following a dramatic $6.9 billion plunge in revenue due to continued travel restrictions. Key points: Qantas is expecting international travel to resume by the end of October once Australia's vaccine rollout is complete The airline is hopeful of achieving 80 per cent of pre-pandemic domestic capacity by the end of June Qantas …

Controversy and challenges at Qantas are nothing new under Alan Joyce
4 years, 5 months ago

Controversy and challenges at Qantas are nothing new under Alan Joyce

ABC  

In its 100 years, Qantas has never experienced a crisis like this — and it's familiar with crises. Key points: Qantas has weathered a series of major events and catastrophes in its 100-year history Since Alan Joyce became chief executive in 2008, he has faced multiple challenges Coronavirus shapes as the company's biggest test, analysts say When Qantas chief executive …

Qantas to cut at least 6,000 jobs as part of coronavirus recovery plans, Alan Joyce reveals
4 years, 6 months ago

Qantas to cut at least 6,000 jobs as part of coronavirus recovery plans, Alan Joyce reveals

ABC  

Qantas will cut at least 6,000 jobs across all parts of the business as part of its long-term response to the coronavirus pandemic and will not resume substantial international travel until July 2021. Key points: Qantas is sacking at least 6,000 workers and will continue to stand down a further 15,000 while international travel bans remain in place The airline …

Qantas job cuts: Your questions answered
4 years, 6 months ago

Qantas job cuts: Your questions answered

ABC  

This morning, we found out that at least 6,000 jobs would be permanently lost from Qantas as a result of the financial crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. "That's why the names are not picked and that will take us a few months to get through that," Qantas Group chief financial officer Vanessa Hudson said. As for the 6,000 …

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