The powerful Transport Workers Union says it will withdraw its support for Virgin Australia’s plan to use Qatar Airways’ planes and crews if the private equity-controlled airline appoints former Qantas executive Paul Jones as its chief executive.
The TWU’s national secretary, Michael Kaine, said the union would find it difficult to support Virgin’s plans to return to long-haul flying if it proceeded to appoint Mr Jones to succeed Jayne Hrdlicka, who is leaving.
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Ayesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au
