EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 22 MIN
Why Qantas Is Now Launching The World's Longest Flight After The Scandal That Nearly Destroyed It!
from ExPlaned · host ExPlaned
For a century, Qantas was the most trusted brand in Australia. Then its own leadership destroyed that in three years.In this episode, we break down how Qantas illegally sacked 1,820 workers while receiving A$2.7 billion in government support, sold tickets for over 8,000 flights it had already cancelled, and paid A$190 million in penalties, the largest employer penalty in Australian corporate history.Then we look at what comes next: new leadership, a rebuilt operation, and Qantas Project Sunrise, the world's longest commercial flights, Sydney to London and New York, launching 2027.Can an airline earn back a century of trust it broke in three years?
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