Originally Posted by
Wingspar
I hope with the extension of IFAM (International Freight Assistance Mechanism) that the Federal Government approves Australian Airlines for these flights.
I know that Australian Airlines might not service some routes but I hope preference is given to our operators.
Seeing that a lot of International airlines are operating here only because they have financial assistance from their own governments, it would be a pity to see Australian tax payer money further subsidising foreign carriers and foreign jobs.
Thoughts?
The International Air Freight Assistance program was contracted off to Qantas to manage with 14 other approved sub-contractors; AMI, Cathay, CT Freight, DHL, Emirates, Etihad, FedEx, JAL, Kuehne + Nagel, Qatar, Schenker, SIA, Toll and Virgin. The assistance is Australian-facing in that it subsidises Australian producers to be able to ship consignments overseas at reduced rates to the consignor. You can argue about the mechanics but we're not subsidising foreign airlines; IFAM is simply directing business their way at commercial rates.