Qantas Settles COVID Lawsuit, Joyce's Legacy Questioned

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Sydney News today. Quantus just settled a big lawsuit for $105 million over its handling of COVID flight credits. This adds up to about $340 million in total fines, penalties, and payouts from decisions made under former CEO, Alan Joyce. Joyce left the airline with $14 million in his pocket, plus another $3.8 million in trailing bonuses last year. His old chairman even called him the best chief executive in the country. The penalties cover a few scandals, like the ghost flights where Quantus sold tickets for $880,000 canceled seats, costing $1,120 million. They also include payments to 1,800 workers fired illegally. Now Joyce is releasing a memoir in July, touting his legacy of modernizing the airline and leading through tough times. Meanwhile, current CEO Vanessa Hudson is working to fix past mistakes and rebuild trust. Recent cancellations on partner flights to Europe and the Middle

1:02East have led to cash refunds for affected passengers. Quantus hopes to put the Joyce era fully behind it. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com