Today, Qantas’ outgoing boss Alan Joyce will leave the airline after 15 years at the helm. His tenure has been nothing if not dramatic.

Three years ago, he steered the company away from ruin, only 11 weeks out from having to declare bankruptcy. Nine days ago, Joyce faced allegations of improper government influence and anti-competitive practices at an explosive senate hearing. And now, as he’s about to pocket an eye-watering bonus, Alan Joyce leaves countless enraged consumers in his wake.

So, how will Qantas redeem itself and restore its reputation as a trustworthy airline? Today, aviation reporter Amelia McGuire on the future of our nation’s carrier. And what it will take for its new CEO to repair the damage done by her predecessor.

Today, Qantas’ outgoing boss Alan Joyce will leave the airline after 15 years at the helm. His tenure has been nothing if not dramatic.
Three years ago, he steered the company away from ruin, only 11 weeks out from having to declare bankruptcy. Nine days ago, Joyce faced allegations of improper government influence and anti-competitive practices at an explosive senate hearing. And now, as he’s about to pocket an eye-watering bonus, Alan Joyce leaves countless enraged consumers in his wake.
So, how will Qantas redeem itself and restore its reputation as a trustworthy airline? Today, aviation reporter Amelia McGuire on the future of our nation’s carrier. And what it will take for its new CEO to repair the damage done by her predecessor.

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The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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