Some great points there FBN... im another aussie who works for the lovely people who reside in the glasshouse.
The history of jetconnect takes it back to being a "trial" for all the costcutting in the world QF could do in the dust of Ansett NZ. It has worked out brilliantly for them. Aswell as their large, ever expanding short haul operation they are now at the helm of expanding the "spirit of australia's" soon to be largest base. LOL!!! AUCKLAND!
Get used to it cos it wont change and there is soon to more of that kiwi twang in the voice of the QF Long Haul crew and many of the short skips accross the ditch.
We all know that all JQ A320 flights are operated by jetconnect short haul cabin crew based in CHC dont we??
Thats the spirit - fresh spirit