Just call it Tiger, which they bought for $1 and tell Tricky Dick he can keep his logo saving $$$$$$$
"Why not call the new airline ANSETT "
Call it Australian Airlines (oh wait - isn't that owned by QF)
The Koala Carrier
Airlines of the Lucky Country
Air Kangaroo - guaranteed to know your teeth out as we hop down the runway
Why not call it
Virmin Australia? They only have to change one letter so it's nice and low-cost and it's reflective of the nature of their entry into this industry. Perfect fit.
Square bear, it was amazing back at the time how many people felt the need to whine about their FFF points whenever they met unemployed former AN staff instead of shutting their traps out of respect for those who'd lost entire livelihoods. Some people, hey?