Originally Posted by
Derfred
During a period of low revenue, it can be wise to delay expenditure. Even if that means it will cost more later.
Surely many of us on on Jobkeeper would be making similar decisions in our personal finances.
Why is this simple concept so hard to understand?
It amazes me that with all the **** happening around the world in airlines the positivity of certain people in saying things like "..even if it costs more later."
Qantas is not that special - there may not BE a "later".
If there is a later then the management of QF may have to decimate QF (and yes, "never waste a good crisis" mentality from management) to survive until "later"; that will include the pilot group.
Scoot, AirJapan have just laid off their expats...after 6 months or so of this crap, they are international carriers and have finally come to the conclusion there is no clear path regards international travel returning...so time to hunker down, layoff and downsize.
The ramifications of CV19 on air travel are ongoing, unknown and is perilous particularly to international carriers, domestic ops around the world arguably will return faster.
Crossover areas (EU requirements/controls Vs individual states preferences) - anyones guess how to satisfy (or not) everyone.
I DO believe QF will survive - but the next couple of years may see a bloodbath to achieve their survival.
For individuals to automatically assume no hassles for QF when so much ongoing carnage in aviation around the world - gutsy call, hope you're proven correct.
Cheers.