LePing et al,
What you blokes simply refuse to accept is the cost to operators of the difference between E and C, particularly every time you get that entirely unique Australian: "Clearance not available, remain clear of controlled airspace".
Lookleft,
Harking back to the NAS, an old friend has reminded me that, during the NAS trial no complaints/incidents were filed by AIPA members, only AFAP. Being rather cynical, I don't think that was just random chance.
All QF pilots start out as 'international" pilots
That will certainly come as a surprise to a bunch of pilots who think they have just been interviewed for QantasLink -8 F/O slots.
Tootle pip!!
PS:
toodle pip and up the Khyber.
You are getting your authors confused.