Australian police early today (October 7) confirmed they were investigating alleged death threats against Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce, as the airline's passengers faced more disruption due to labor conflicts. Qantas revealed this week that Joyce had received a death threat, managers had been sent menacing letters and strike-breaking workers were bullied as the airline attempts to refocus its business towards Asia.
COMMENT: Thousands of Qantas passengers face disruption and delays beginning today and over the next few days after the airline canceled some flights and delayed others in anticipation of a strike, which actually did not occur. Yet, threat of the strike resulted in 17 flights being canceled and 29 delayed, affecting 5,700 travelers.
Qantas said a further 11,000 passengers would face lengthy delays and 40 canceled flights on Monday, when engineers plan to stage four-hour strikes in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
Air travelers who are ticketed on Qantas over the next few days may wish to review their travel plans so as to avoid significant delays.
Qantas said a further 11,000 passengers would face lengthy delays and 40 canceled flights on Monday, when engineers plan to stage four-hour strikes in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
Air travelers who are ticketed on Qantas over the next few days may wish to review their travel plans so as to avoid significant delays.
