Qantas’ tumultuous era might be behind it – but some say Alan Joyce’s ghost still lingers

The mood at the airline’s AGM on Friday was markedly different from last year, but experts say the brand is still hurting

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It may be some way off being loved again, and the ghosts of its tumultuous era may still linger, but the past year appears to have made a world of difference for Qantas’ revival – in the eyes of investors.

Shareholders who attended its annual general meeting in Hobart on Friday were in a markedly better mood than this time last year, with its share price up by more than 60% to trade just above the $8 mark.

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