Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Alan Joyce and Qantas from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

In June, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the new Pacific routes operating from December were part of a plan by the airlines to grow the Pacific market by around nine per cent.

Answer: employer