For those looking for validation that the pilot shortage is down under....
A rumoured stoush is brewing between Qantas Airways limited and Sydney Airport over the rising cancellation rates.
Citing media stories regarding the shortage, it is rumoured that Sydney Airport are concerned that a growing cancellation rate shows no signs of abating.
Naturally, the operators of the best monopoly airport in the South Hemisphere have little interest in social responsibility and are more inclined to screw the populous, just because they can are concerned.
Concerned that flight cancellation rates are increasing and now beginning to impact aeronautical revenues (take offs, departures and gate use etc) dialogue is reportedly being established with Fort Fumble...
If the rumours are true and Qantas are now beginning parking the 737 fleet, one wonders where the surplus aircraft could be hidden? Early money may well be on Avalon Victoria. (camouflage nets optional)