I don't disagree that Joyce makes statements to the press to influence EBAs but the idea that Qantas international is actually doing fine just doesn't stack up. I know how some desperately want to believe Jetstar is loss making but comparing Tiger, Jetstar and Virgin profits, yields and costs suggests Jetstar is profitable.
Joyce has also said Qantas domestic is more profitable than Jetstar domestic, seems you have to cherry pick statements to make the conspiracy theory fit.