Still with the reduced number of QFLink services Im not surprised they are sourcing a cheaper option for ground handling out of this port, just like they did in Sydney, Melbourne etc
Actually, Melbourne has become more expensive since they had they bright idea of getting rid of Southern.
Since Eastern started in Melbourne they have:
- Contracted Aerocare to despatch aircraft (QF CSOs did it before) - although this may now be cheaper with the QF segmentation.
- contracted Aerocare to clean aircraft on turnaround (Southern crew did them selves)
- contracted Aerocare to marshall aircraft as apparently everybody forgot where the gates were when eastern took over.
Real cheap mate.