Originally Posted by
Sunfish
I have no evidence for my assertion about QF dirty tricks. However the action is stupid on Four levels.
1. The aircraft are not required by Virgin ATM. The aircraft can sit and rot for all the administration cares. They are also blocking at least one gate. I would imagine terminal access is also closed.
2. Perth Airport is not going to improve its position as a creditor by this action. The aircraft are probably not owned by the airline so blackmailing is unlikely to succeed.
3. Virgin may not provide further services to WA as a result.
4. The action sends a powerful signal to the general public that Perth Airport does not expect Virgin to survive.
Why would anyone do something so stupid? My guess is they got a “confidential” tip that
VB was going under. Who would say such a thing? Who benefits?
I don't think point 3 would be entirely correct. If W.A need more services, anyone that can provide them will. It is unfortunate but PH do have the upper hand here, VA need a place to operate out of and I don't see any major player near PH airport.