Have things too far gone to rescue Qantas whether Joyce goes or stays ?
Historically things probably went down hill from the days of Dixon and the typically Aussie "She'll be right mate"syndrome.
No enough lever pulling and pushing was done until it was too late.
As it stands a whole new business plan is urgently needed and maybe won't fix the problems anyway for Qantas to remain as we know it.
The days of air travel being a luxury and filled with frills and bling are gone forever, unless you fly in a private jet like a billionaire mogul, rock star or movie super star.
When you fly with a low cost carrier you see a range of passengers who would never otherwise get to fly (or some may say should never be allowed to fly !). But they are what keep many airlines still in the air while the likes of Qantas flap about wondering what to do.
I think that the trend will be to move away from club lounges, first class and elite services for the majority whether those who are used to it now as part of their loyalty packages like it or not. Airlines cannot rely on that level of business to underwrite their losses. many businesses do not need their execs. flying around when the internet and other communications can suffice.
Probably one class flying will be the way of the future and all in LCC airlines.
A revolution is happening in aviation and while many factors can be held responsible ( yes,unions and poor management are at the top of the list), all ideas of what an airline can be should be brought into the debate and not just the woes of what services and luxuries we are losing...
I think, as do many others, feel that Qantas is doomed to become a LCC, in fact why not just make the whole airline Jetstar and be done with it.
I don't like it, but I am a realist IMHO it is most likely going to happen.