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Australian Aviation Podcast Network

Sep 27, 2023

New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson had been conspicuous by her absence since taking the top job in aviation.

However, last Friday, she recorded a video message to consumers, apologising for the Flying Kangaroo’s performance and pledging to improve the situation.

Adam, Chris and Jake discuss how well she came across and...


Sep 20, 2023

Last week, Qantas lost its High Court appeal over the outsourcing of around 1,700 ground workers during the pandemic.

The decision means the airline is facing a hefty compensation bill – and yet more bad publicity.

Adam, Chris and Jake discuss the latest and ask how Qantas can say sorry to ex-employees when it...


Sep 13, 2023

It’s one week PJ (that’s post-Joyce), but Qantas’s critics don’t seem to be letting up.

Whether it’s the row over Qatar, frequent flyer points, slots, delays or the Chairman’s Lounge, the bad news keeps coming for the Flying Kangaroo.

This week, Jake, Chris and Adam discuss the latest revelations and ask how...


Sep 6, 2023

This week, Alan Joyce stepped down as Qantas CEO early, bringing to an end his 15-year spell in aviation’s top job.

It came days after the ACCC revealed it was taking the airline to court over allegations it sold tickets to flights it already cancelled. 

But as the vultures circle, was he really that bad a leader?...