Is Qantas Relevant?
There are those (and I am not one of them)who feel that Qantas actually restricts the growth of tourism into Australia.The minister for Qantas,John Anderson protects it,it is not innovative,it is not combative(except toward passengers,travel agents and employees)and it is definitely not competitive.The Qantas network is miniscule(and shrinking)and certainly does not service the needs of the Australian traveller.Qantas cargo is a farce....SIA derives 20% of its profit(not revenue)from cargo
Sure it provides employment for 36,000 Australians,not to mention ancilliary businesses...but there is a looming labour shortage.Aviation agreements would become irrelevant and market forces would reign supreme.
If Qantas folded its tent life would go on.For many it may even be better?
Perhaps this begs the question.....How relevant is Qantas?
Last edited by DEFCON4; 10th Feb 2005 at 13:17.