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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Dec 2016, 06:26
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Is cognitive dissonance a pre-requisite here? ...

Is cognitive dissonance a pre-requisite here?

So my recollection was different, but then again I was talking flight time. Did Alan say block time? I have also flown the route many times, and my...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2016, 08:58
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Leadsled raises an interesting perspective. ...

Leadsled raises an interesting perspective.

The Asian route ex Australia to London was around 6 and a bit hours to WSSS.
Then circa 12 to EGLL.

Pushing the jetstream to YPPH, circa 5 hours...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Dec 2016, 06:37
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Do we have Qantas angels here too? Thank you...

Do we have Qantas angels here too?
Thank you Stanwell, this is my point, with this mob of managers, you would be very myopic and shortsighted, perhaps desperate to take anything they said at face...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2016, 20:43
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

It is perhaps an insight that by-passing Dubai is...

It is perhaps an insight that by-passing Dubai is important. Given the hastily concocted EK alliance, it is interesting to look through Qantas' annual reports and not see any revenue impact of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2016, 03:51
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

This thread commenced talking about Perth London....

This thread commenced talking about Perth London. Qantas 'may' do more in the future. Perth airport called them on the vague assertions and challenged it. All part of the negotiation and media...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2016, 22:51
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Fatguy, I apologise for seemingly repeating...

Fatguy,

I apologise for seemingly repeating my comments. It is an area that I posses substantial experience and I see organised labour falling for the same three card trick.

The original...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2016, 22:32
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Sadly, it bears repeating because it is how pilot...

Sadly, it bears repeating because it is how pilot bodies have been played. People who fail to understand history usually are doomed to repeat it and most often condemned by it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2016, 19:19
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

The IR play, duping unions for decades

Never let a fable get in the way of facts.

The IR game is negotiations is simple, there is plenty of literature out there. All the airlines use the same playbook. If you are really interested you...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2016, 22:35
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

knobbycobby Succinctly put :ok: With...

knobbycobby

Succinctly put :ok:

With respect to journalism, it is long gone as an independent and fierce advocate for the truth. My hunch is Messrs Creedy and former baggage handler Thomas are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2016, 06:23
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

One thing that is accurate is that the first...

One thing that is accurate is that the first aircraft is a year off and likely still sitting in the parts bin, waiting for assembly!:E
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2016, 18:01
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

B772... If that is the case, it is...

B772...

If that is the case, it is essentially more of the same from Fort Fumble..

A triumph of T shirt Todd 'marketing' and 'branding', which is apparently more important than actual fact.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2016, 04:41
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Thanks Extrashot 'The airport also claimed...

Thanks Extrashot

'The airport also claimed Qantas had refused to guarantee it would continue to provide the service, leaving the airport to carry most of the risk.'

And there ladies and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2016, 23:07
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Wookieerror, It is getting late in the...

Wookieerror,

It is getting late in the evening here but given you asked I shall offer you my perspective. Working for Qantas is not the point of the story. Pprune is a place where alternative...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2016, 08:35
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

My current pseudonym is my only one. I am a new...

My current pseudonym is my only one. I am a new viewer to these pages. That personal affront aside, I present an alternative view based upon a background far different from yours. Try not to turn...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2016, 07:43
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

SandyPalms you are quite right, the trajectory of...

SandyPalms you are quite right, the trajectory of the career at the once proud national carrier has been less than stellar in the 'lost decade'.

What suprises me is that it is exactly the same...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2016, 07:23
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Beer baron, it depends from what seat the world...

Beer baron, it depends from what seat the world is viewed. Those comfortably entrenched in the (old long haul contract) LHS see optimism. Colleagues of yours who came for a career and ended up with a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2016, 18:38
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

'Qantas has shown that their priority is a...

'Qantas has shown that their priority is a "virtual airline supporting a frequent flyer program'

Absolutely correct AussieFO.
The grand plan was JQ to the world. Alan's big dream of Low Wage...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2016, 06:11
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Don, On the money, the 'lost decade' at...

Don,

On the money, the 'lost decade' at Qantas is widely spoken of.

2004 a JQ new start as indicated in the MOU is now a 787 Captain.
2004 a Qantas new hire is now a 737 FO.

The 'JQ to the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2016, 05:17
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Option_(aircraft_pur...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Option_(aircraft_purchasing)

Last time I checked an aircraft option is simply a small commitment Options 'may' be firmed into orders, or they can be cancelled. They...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Nov 2016, 03:32
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Last time one checked, flight operations do not...

Last time one checked, flight operations do not buy aircraft. There may be many places people dream of sending these jets, but they are simply that, dreams. Unless someone here has market sensitive...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2016, 19:19
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

17.5 hours in nine abreast economy.....:ok: ...

17.5 hours in nine abreast economy.....:ok:

With a seat pitch like a domestically configured 737 it is a winner for sure, just like Red Q, right Alan?


The point is in this discussion is that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2016, 07:57
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

The delivery schedule will see the first aircraft...

The delivery schedule will see the first aircraft tied up in flying and the first routes are not from Perth they are east coast to the USA. A little misleading to say the opportunity opens up in 12...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2016, 22:00
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

A succinct point Don. The economics on the...

A succinct point Don.

The economics on the route seem very thin.
250 passengers don't give you much flexibility.
Of course needing to fly to Perth first adds at least five hours to the journey,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2016, 08:36
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Tuner you are partly right. The whole...

Tuner you are partly right. The whole privatisation of monopoly assets is a farce. Monopolies are only bad if you do not own one.

With respect to Qantas' bluff, Qantas has reversed positions on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2016, 06:11
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Nice article written from the Chairman's lounge...

Nice article written from the Chairman's lounge no doubt..

Qantas has committed nothing to this, it is simply an idea bubble, wrapped in PR and marketing spin. The 'may' go here 'could' do that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2016, 19:41
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Icarus2001 "Would they expect duty free...

Icarus2001

"Would they expect duty free shops to set up in the QF terminal for two flights a day? "

Quite right, Qantas expect a lot. Having trash talked their brand and people into the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2016, 04:56
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

As for Qantas 'could and maybes' not one 787 has...

As for Qantas 'could and maybes' not one 787 has been delivered yet. Perth airport are correct to call BS on the Rome, Paris and Frankfurt spin...There will be over 500 flying by the time Qantas has...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Nov 2016, 04:51
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

"Perth Airport's 'vision' has been around for...

"Perth Airport's 'vision' has been around for circa 30 years but they have done very little in actually getting the vision to become reality. Even back in the mining boom days with aircraft having...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2016, 00:11
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

"Qantas should not expect a financial free kick...

"Qantas should not expect a financial free kick but nor can Perth Airport, a monopoly, place the short-term interests of its institutional shareholders over the broader interests of the community...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2016, 18:03
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Icarus2001 'When all is said and done Q...

Icarus2001

'When all is said and done Q have not announced they intend to fly this route, all that AJ has said is that the aircraft is capable, this smells like smoke and mirrors.'

That is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2016, 06:08
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

Yes every rumour mill repeats it, but the first...

Yes every rumour mill repeats it, but the first one is over a year away.

If there are more than eight aircraft then they will have no trouble committing contractually to give Perth airport...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2016, 05:59
Replies: 410
Views: 234,932
Posted By Tuck Mach

"Qantas sources believe the route could grow to...

"Qantas sources believe the route could grow to a twice-daily service and expand to European capitals such as Paris, Frankfurt or Rome."


Senior Perth Airport management claim the cost will be...
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