Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has stated that an integrated global approach is crucial to the survival of Australia’s largest carrier.

 

Mr Joyce said that future partnerships with Asian and global carriers are key to growing its international market share in a bid to defend his beleaguered company from the growing discontent of its maintenance and piloting staff.

 

"Globalisation requires change. We can't just change a few parts of our business, we have to make every part of our business efficient and in touch with the new realities," Mr Joyce told an audience at an aviation conference.

 

Qantas has announced its plans to cut its international operations, promoting a public spat with its staff and aviation unions.

 

Mr Joyce warned that the airline faces collapse if it doesn’t go ahead with comprehensive structural reform and changes after attacking unions for being “out of touch” with the airline.