Lets face it guys, the bean counters at QF are too scared to even suggest spending money on a device that may be used only a handful of times a year.
Not only that, but if the bean counters actually tallied just how much it costs Qantas in not only directly delayed services, but also the flow on effect and net schedule disruption then they might actually be surprised.
But wait!
QF just may be able to charge other operators to de-ice their aircraft and it just may pay for the capital outlay on the equipment and in certain conditions will pay for itself handsomely over time.
Now if only the twats that own the airports in SYD/MEL/PER/ADL/CBR actually paid for a CAT III ILS system we may have some workable and flexible transport infrastructure.