Vanessa Hudson

Qantas boss says AI can help more planes run on time

Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson says most of the airline’s staff perform roles that can’t be replaced by technology, but it can use AI to become more reliable.

10 days ago
Chris Zappone

Latest

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has to steer the airline through its third shock to operations in seven years.

Opinion
Aviation

Qantas expects ‘seven-year shocks’. Trump has accelerated the timeline

At Qantas HQ in Mascot, a team is gaming out Iran war scenarios and potential responses, but the airline won’t be able to dodge a hit on its profits.

March 11, 2026
Elizabeth Knight

Status credits can allow access to airport lounges.

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Aviation

Qantas unveils major points overhaul as Hudson refreshes airline

The carrier pulled some of its largest planes from flying to Los Angeles, amid a weaker Australian dollar and Trump tension.

February 26, 2026
Chris Zappone

Climate policy

Electric-powered planes? Not in my lifetime, says Qantas boss

Business leaders give their views on Australia’s energy transition and climate challenges.

November 26, 2025
Clancy Yeates

Qantas’s newest plane the A350-100 ULR enters the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse.

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Aviation

Qantas boss wins praise as first Project Sunrise plane takes shape

Shareholders have rewarded Vanessa Hudson for the turnaround in airline’s reputation, as its plane for the world’s longest non-stop route nears completion.

November 7, 2025
Chris Zappone

Cybersecurity

Qantas among 40 companies caught up in major extortion attempt by hackers

Hackers are threatening to leak sensitive passenger data unless ransoms are paid by Friday.

October 8, 2025
David Swan and Chris Zappone

Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce speaking in Sydney in August.

Aviation

Alan Joyce has his last Qantas bonanza, reaping $3.8m in final payout

When the board voted to cut Joyce’s pay in 2024, it scrapped all of Joyce’s long-term incentives except for the period of 2023-2025, which is vesting now