Qantas Claims Rebound in Customer Trust Amidst Recent Challenges
The airline's leadership asserts a positive trajectory following a year marked by controversies and significant financial penalties.
- Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson stated at the AGM that the airline is regaining customer trust after a turbulent 2023.
- The company faced a $100 million fine for selling tickets on cancelled flights and is dealing with compensation claims for unlawfully sacked workers.
- Shareholder Chris Maxworthy criticized the board for past management failures under former CEO Alan Joyce.
- Qantas announced upgrades to its economy cabins and reported a record-high share price despite ongoing engineer strikes.
- New Chairman John Mullen emphasized the need to move forward and assured that past issues are being addressed.