Hoss, remember my analogy the other day? Bet your wife, bet your job, but
never bet your balls
If Skimpy is even going to stand half a chance at success, it is going to have to be a 'lean and mean outfit'. "Out with" the staff travel, superannuation, LSL, bonuses, and all the other frills that go with the present.
Superannuation is a legal obligation by employers in Australia. Dunno about INZiD however.
Bargearse, I don't think the QF decision has anything to do with EAA/Sunstate. Remember we are all seperate business units. Nobody "owns" the flying. Sure, It'll be disappointing to be bypassed yet again, but QF will do whatever they see fit.
Had lunch with a couple of Impulse dudes the other day and it does sound like they are in the box seat. Expect an announcement in the next couple of weeks.