Cant believe the anti - Australian (not just anti Qantas) crap I read about in here fellas!
An Australian airline wants to sell itself to not only Australians but to the world at large!!!
If they protray a fantastic image of Australia and attract visitors to this great country then we all benefit dont we?
All Australians benefit - not just a handful whinging about their lack of pay-rises etc.
To think otherwise is just mean spirited, ignorant and narrow-minded.
To think that international advertising isnt going to cost a bomb is naive at best.
If they pull it off in great style then bloody good on them I say!
It may surprise you to know that the Qantas symbol was identified with airline travellers around the world as the most instantly recognisable logo.
Slagging Geoff Dixon or talking about Qantas profits/no share bonus/the Star-Track Express purchase etc is pitiful.
Those small minded individuals making accusations havent even thought of the potential profits it could reap.
The main reason QF has managed to keep its head above water so well compared to alot of its counterparts of late is because of good leadership and shrewd business tactics.
Ordering B737-800's and B747-400 ER's with outstanding conditions on options whilst other airlines were cancelling orders was a very gutsy move,especially just after 9/11.
Purchasing extra slots into the busiest airport in Europe will put the airline in a good position for years to come.
Sir Richard Branson and SQ must be cheesed off they were outbidded for these precious slots.
Whinge about Jet-Star or whatever but the likes of Richard Branson and his co-horts laid the foundation many years ago directly for lower wages and conditions.
If an airline cant remain competitive then it will die.
Geez guys.......heard of Ansett Airlines/Sabena/Braniff just to mention a few???
Now what would you guys do if you were in Geoff Dixons shoes to remain not only competitive but grow the business as well?
Any recommendations would be appreciated by those 34,000 QF employees.
The establishment of a lower cost airline, although displeasing to many, are just a few methods not only Qantas but many other airlines participate in to remain competitive.
The outsourcing of call centres to India was done by Telstra, but I'm sure Geoff Dixon will appreciate your suggestion.
Or perhaps some would prefer to be paid higher wages for a number of years then whinge when their airline dies because it couldnt make a quid.
Last edited by TIMMEEEE; 2nd Feb 2004 at 06:44.