Originally Posted by
ExtraShot
Consider the Jetstar 11 787s get a repaint with a Roo on the tail, the 5 747s and 6 (possibly more) of the 380s get retired, and then crews directed to the now enlarged 787 fleet, which would have a mix of -8 and -9 versions going forward, avoiding a lot of expensive displacement in a RIN.
The result is a super efficient twin engine wide body fleet to replace the 4 engine money guzzlers, with two sub types to use in various roles as demanded by capacity, which is much more suited to the market predictions going into the next two years.
Not a great thought for those in JQ, but as much as I don’t see full A380s flying around any time soon, I don’t see 300 plus punters in one hit from multiple Capital cities heading to Bali, Vietnam, Hawaii in 787s either.
Hopefully it just a pointless brain fart and we find a way out this mess without anyone losing out.
I very much doubt it, those 78s are useless to QF, talking millions to get a nice bed and refurbish them to QF standards. Also, as long as international crews are stood down what cost is it to QF and JQ? Very minimal I think just acquiring AL and sick days