Qantas reports record profit while reputation slips

Updated August 21, 2008 20:08:02

Australian airline Qantas has announced a record net profit despite unprecedented oil prices. At 844 million US dollars, the bottom line for the year to the end of June is 44 per cent more than the previous year. It comes as the carrier faces a chorus of criticism over safety concerns as well as staff pay and conditions.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speaker: Qantas Chief Executive, Geoff Dixon; Orient Magazine Senior Writer, Tom Ballantyne.