Alan Joyce: Riding the Jet Stream

by Alan Joyce

Alan Riding the Jet Stream is a compelling, factual and gripping memoir from one of Australia’s most consequential chief executives. With a network spanning seven prime ministers and countless captains of industry, Alan Joyce provides a no-holds-barred account of some of the most important decisions taken during his career leading one of aviation's most respected brands. Few chief executives have been tested as the Global Financial Crisis, bitter industrial battles, unrelenting public scrutiny, and the near collapse of aviation during COVID. In a role where every decision is hugely consequential, Alan sets the record straight and tells his story as it happens – in real time, under pressure – in this candid memoir. From grounding the Qantas fleet, to steering through a pandemic that brought global travel to a standstill, Alan’s tenure is woven into some of the nation’s most significant moments.Alan’s an outstanding executive … intelligent, strategic, courageous and honest … clearly the attributes needed to lead an iconic company like Qantas through the many challenges he faced during his tenure. – Leigh Clifford, Qantas Chairman 2007–2018

439 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2026

Reviews

[Simonas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prieš tai buvau perskaitęs "The Chairman's Lounge: The inside story of how Qantas sold us out", apie kurią atsiliepiau, jog labai įdomiai ir įtraukiančiai aprašyta Qantas 21 amžiaus istorija, tik autorius labai jau nekenčia buvusio CEO Alan Joyce.

Volia - ne tik kad proga išklausyti antrą pusę - pats Alan Joyce dabar parašė savo biografiją, kuri iš esmės irgi yra Qantas istorija. Nežinau dabar kuri patiko labiau, bet perskaityt abi yra gerokai labiau subalansuotas vaizdas. Joyce labai išsiplečia į kai kurias temas kaip kovą už gėjų teises Australijoje ar asmeninę sveikatos istoriją, bet nuosekliai ir aiškiai pasakoja savo karjeros vingius. "Chairman's Lounge" daugiausia kaltian Qantas už elgesį per pandemiją, o čia sakyčiau perbėga Joyce gan greitai.

Labai smagu, jog skirtingos pusės naudoja knygos žanrą savo istoriją perteikti.

[Nick Derwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this. Well written, easy read and a fascinating look under the hood, particularly the insight into how the leadership team approached different situations and the thinking behind some of the decisions along the way that have shaped JQ and QF to what they are today. There are also some really interesting reflections throughout. I liked getting to see both the corporate and more personal side of Alan Joyce.

[Shereen LEE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read also on audible nice listening. Good understanding of the inner workings of a ceo

[Ian Warren · Rating 1 out of 5]

According to the author greatest CEO who ever lived.