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Coalition wants powers to force Qantas to divest Jetstar
Though the Opposition is not calling for the low-budget airline to be sold, it thinks the threat will push the country’s largest carrier to lower prices.
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- Ayesha de Kretser
August
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Qantas’ profit drop is a good sign for Hudson. But new tests loom
Chief executive Vanessa Hudson has walked the tightrope between customers, staff and shareholders. But will the economy make her turnaround harder?
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- James Thomson
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- Earnings season
Qantas deflects Qatar factor, readies for more competition
The airline reported $2.1 billion in earnings last financial year, down 18 per cent from a record result in 2023.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Aviation white paper arrives late, and lacks action on competition
More delayed than a flight from Sydney to Melbourne, the white paper lets the airlines off the hook.
- Ayesha de Kretser
- Updated
- Aviation
Qantas board failed to challenge Joyce’s ‘command and control’
Qantas’ incoming chairman John Mullen said bonus practices at the airline had been problematic as the board was unable to override “the formulaic results of a compensation scheme” if there was a major scandal.
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- Ayesha de Kretser and James Thomson
How the Qantas board fell for the cult of Alan Joyce
A scathing review of the national carrier’s board tells the story of a highly successful chief executive whose growing power was not adequately challenged. It ended badly for everyone.
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- James Thomson
July
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Why Qantas isn’t a big winner from Rex turmoil
At first glance, Qantas looks the obvious winner from the turmoil at Rex. But the aviation sector’s comeback kid won’t be cheering this mess.
- James Thomson
June
Selling Sunrise: Inside Qantas’ 22-hour ultra-long-haul flight
Can Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson pull off her predecessor’s dream of non-stop travel between Sydney, Melbourne and London? Getting this right will be key.
- Ayesha de Kretser
May
Has Qantas really changed?; Perpetual’s fall from grace; AI’s big energy problem
This week on the Chanticleer podcast, James and Anthony look at Qantas’ $120 million settlement, extract lessons from the demise of funds management giant Perpetual, reveal why everyone is talking about data centres and energy.
- Opinion
- Aviation
Qantas’ Hudson takes the chance to shed some Joyce baggage
Vanessa Hudson has finally accepted reality by making a deal with the competition watchdog over ghost flights.
- Jennifer Hewett
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- Aviation
Qantas pays $120m to settle ghost flights case
Customers on cancelled flights will receive up to $450 in compensation after the airline admitted it misled travellers and agreed to pay $120 million to settle.
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- Ayesha de Kretser and Lucas Baird
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Admitting Qantas’ ‘ghost flight’ misconduct is a win for Hudson
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has taken the pragmatic approach of fessing up to the ACCC and ending the so-called ‘ghost flights’ case. It’s another step in her rebuild.
- James Thomson
April
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Qantas’ ‘world’s best’ loyalty scheme battles points hoarders
The airline’s frequent flyers are great at accumulating points – they always have been. But Qantas has to help them get better at spending the points to shore up its loyalty proposition.
- Anthony Macdonald
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- Aviation
Qantas shakes up frequent flyer business but will take earnings hit
The overhaul of the airline’s loyalty division is part of a plan to reset the relationships with travellers. Some investors worry that it will affect margins,
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- Ayesha de Kretser
Five things to know about the new Qantas flight reward scheme
The launch of Classic Plus will add 20 million reward seats a year.
- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Hudson walks a fine line with Qantas’ $120m loyalty revamp
In recent months, Vanessa Hudson has done well to pull Qantas out of its ugly dive. The airline is saying all the right things and also starting to walk the talk.
- James Thomson
March
Sacked Qantas ground workers to finally settle compo
The Federal Court will decide on how much to compensate Qantas workers illegally sacked during the depths of the pandemic.
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- Ayesha de Kretser
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- Aviation
Investors’ scepticism grows as Qantas management sells strategy
The airline’s chief executive, Vanessa Hudson, faces her most significant test since taking the top job as she leads discussions with shareholders and brokers.
- Kylar Loussikian and Ayesha de Kretser
February
Qantas upgrades capex bill, pinning returns on new planes
The airline will reward shareholders by extending its buyback, as CEO Vanessa Hudson ramps up spending to woo customers.
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- Ayesha de Kretser
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Qantas’ Vanessa Hudson delivers a pitch-perfect profit drop
The decline in underlying earnings in the December half will, frankly, be welcome by many in the community as proof the airline is coming back to earth.
- James Thomson