First, Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka announced she was stepping down. Then Qantas announced a new chair. Then the Government declared it will audit slots at Sydney Airport. Finally Qantas delivered its half-year results, with a lower profit and a $400 million share buyback.

Aviation commentator Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of airlineratings.com, talks to Sean about aviation's jumbo week - and what it all means for the sector and airfares.

First, Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka announced she was stepping down. Then Qantas announced a new chair. Then the Government declared it will audit slots at Sydney Airport. Finally Qantas delivered its half-year results, with a lower profit and a $400 million share buyback. Aviation commentator Geoffrey Thomas, editor-in-chief of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://airlineratings.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1709028815475307&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ED3vty5EamQlYi24fL7nC">airlineratings.com</a>, talks to Sean about aviation's jumbo week - and what it all means for the sector and airfares.

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Interview: Qantas profit, Virgin boss goes - inside aviation's jumbo week

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