Qantas CEO Steps Down Early Amid Canceled Flights Scandal and Service Decline

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is retiring two months early as the airline faces a lawsuit alleging it sold tickets for thousands of canceled flights.
Joyce's early exit follows embarrassing revelations and a decline in service standards after the COVID-19 pandemic.
CFO Vanessa Hudson will take over as CEO to renew the airline's reputation and address controversies.
Qantas recently apologized for falling service but reported record profits.
The leadership change comes amid scrutiny over Qantas' practices and reliability issues angering the public.