Well done at last someone else has stood up to these people (apart from ozskipper). It's the oz crew that will bring the LHR base down. I have been reading these posts for the last week as I may have an interview. This is enough to put anyone off joining Qantas,period!
Having worked long haul previously I know that the Thai, Japenese or Chinese crew do sometimes insist on doing extra, it's part of their culture. And unfortunately you get lazy crew in every airline in every country.
The comments about the ages and experience of the LHR crew is also unbelievable! Do SOME of you oz crew think that the only experienced cabin crew are down uder!?!
One final point...
I have worked long and short haul and I have gained much more experience working short haul as CSM and CC Line trainer and Av med trainer than I ever did working as a junior for a major uk airline! So give these Guys and Gals a break they may just have more experience than SOME of you. I hate to break it to you but the size of A/C and the distance it flies has no relevance on the exerience you have!
I'm suprised you all work for the same company, the rivalary is to the extreme!
Once again well done to 'Wantofly' for speaking up!!