Alan Joyce took over Qantas Airways just as the Great Recession descended in 2008. He set about turning around its money-losing longhaul business, forging new international ties, and cementing Qantas' dominance of the Australian domestic market. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss Joyce's legacy and the challenges that confront incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson. Plus, Lufthansa's somewhat concerning first-quarter results.
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