Australian airline Qantas has announced plans to reduce former CEO Alan Joyce’s payout due to poor performance and public scandals. The decision comes amid sustained criticism over service quality, ticket prices, and staff treatment. The board approved a significant cut of US$6 million from Joyce’s package, reflecting the challenges faced by the airline. Qantas, once known as the spirit of Australia, has been under scrutiny for various issues, including selling seats on canceled flights and high ticket prices despite receiving government bailout funds during the pandemic.
In a separate move, Qantas has redirected its Perth to London flight to refuel in Singapore as a precautionary measure amid Middle East tensions. The decision to avoid contested air space comes in response to potential military retaliation by Iran following the recent killing of a Hamas leader. The airline’s return service from London to Perth will continue as non-stop, with others in the industry, like Lufthansa, also adjusting flight paths in the region. The situation remains fluid as geopolitical tensions persist, impacting international air travel routes.
