Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says strong travel demand brought some difficulties.
Mr Joyce’s remarks come after the airline company posted a $1.9 billion underlying loss for the full 2022 financial year.
“The rebound in travel demand also coincided with a massive labour shortage,” Mr Joyce said during a media conference on Thursday.“It was incredibly tough on our people and deeply frustrating for our passengers; it simply wasn’t good enough, and for that, we have apologised.
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