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Zip it, Alan: Call to combat fare hikes
COMMENTS by Qantas chief Alan Joyce have prompted a call to ban airline statements that lead to industry-wide fare hikes.
Joyce paid $2m as Qantas struggles
QANTAS boss Alan Joyce was paid $2 million last financial year, even after giving up five per cent of his salary and receiving no bonuses.
Inside the war that cost $8.75m a day
THE bitter capacity battle waged between Qantas and Virgin’s CEOs has contributed more to their shocking financial results than anything else.
Why Qantas’ loss is good news for you
QANTAS reckons a drastic shake-up will turn its record loss into a profit as early as this year. So what does that mean if you fly with them? Cheaper fares?
Virgin reveals $355m loss
A DAY after Qantas posted its worst loss in history, domestic rival Virgin Australia has also announced a loss of $355.6 million and revealed stake in frequent flyer program will be sold off.
Plane ugly: Can Qantas survive $2.8bn storm?
ALAN Joyce has piloted Qantas to a record loss, and now questions are being asked whether he should press the ejector seat.
Flying kangaroo is pulling up – Joyce
QANTAS spilt $2.8 billion worth of red ink in a horror financial year but chief executive Alan Joyce yesterday maintained his plan to turn around the airline by sacking 5000 staff was working.
What the Qantas loss means to you
CHEAP airfares look set to go, with consumers tipped to pay the price for the record $2.8 billion loss as competition slows.
Qantas posts $2.8bn loss, or $7.7m a day
YES that’s billion. With a B. That means Qantas lost $7.7 million every day. But CEO Alan Joyce reckons it will all turn around soon.
Alan Joyce: Saviour or destroyer?
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