Sounds like the Qantas executive has slashed almost as much as it can and is looking for something else to throw its collective egos into and justify its collective jobs and data analysis skills. Like a well exploited oil field (read: airline market), it is becoming apparent that there are no more big costs to be cut and sinking additional wells will just add to costs and not increase the volume of oil being recovered. A decision is being toyed with to look for new oil fields. The question that I would like answered is that with all the focus internally over past years, is there anyone in Qantas with the appropriate knowledge and experience who would be qualified to recognise an underutilised or new oil field if they tripped over it? Sounds like the executive might need to shave its collective palms and get fitted for glasses.