In a few short years, Qantas has gone from one of the country’s most beloved brands to one of the most distrusted. Fuelled by accusations of ripping off loyal customers in favour of record profits and huge executive payouts, the flying kangaroo is left with a mountain to climb asContinue Reading
Qantas shareholders have resoundingly opposed the airline’s remuneration report for the 2023 financial year, with 83 per cent voting against the motion, after a string of controversies damaged the national carrier’s reputation. Just 16.95 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of the airline’s pay plan which gifted former QantasContinue Reading
Qantas shareholders have unleashed on the airline at its annual general meeting in Melbourne. Tensions were high on Friday as those in attendance and online were invited to directly address Chair Richard Goyder and CEO Vanessa Hudson. Ms Hudson took over as CEO in September when Alan Joyce walked awayContinue Reading
A travel insurance expert has revealed the big mistake Aussies commonly make when securing cover for their trip – they don’t do it quick enough. Adrian Taylor, who is Compare the Market’s general manager for insurance, says while the worst mistake you can make is not taking out any cover,Continue Reading
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has received a baptism of fire after being accused of trying to channel her predecessor Alan Joyce to filibuster a senate inquiry. The new chief executive and chair Richard Goyer fronted a marathon three and a half-hour committee hearing on Wednesday, raising concern that they couldContinue Reading
Pressure is mounting for Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to stand down, as investors, consumers and now pilots call for heads to roll over the airline’s reputation crisis. Qantas pilots, via the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), have sounded off against Mr Goyder, saying they have lost all confidence inContinue Reading
Pressure is mounting for Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to stand down, as investors, consumers and now pilots call for heads to roll over the airline’s reputation crisis. Qantas pilots, via the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), have sounded off against Mr Goyder, saying they have lost all confidence inContinue Reading
Goodbye, Alan Joyce – don’t let the Chairman’s Lounge door hit you on the way out. Have you ever seen anyone so quickly turn a beloved national institution into a viscerally hated, burning dumpster fire? Your readership numbers – much like the record-setting profit numbers Mr Joyce recently squizzed onContinue Reading
Goodbye, Alan Joyce – don’t let the Chairman’s Lounge door hit you on the way out. Have you ever seen anyone so quickly turn a beloved national institution into a viscerally hated, burning dumpster fire? Your readership numbers – much like the record-setting profit numbers Mr Joyce recently squizzed onContinue Reading
Qantas critics came out swinging on Tuesday after outgoing CEO Alan Joyce announced he would walk away from the airline two months earlier than planned. Mr Joyce’s earlier-than-scheduled retirement comes after two tumultuous weeks, including a grilling by senators for an inquiry into the cost of living and the consumerContinue Reading