GalleyChick - I'm not about to reveal my sources, lest they would dry up. I would like to also point out that PPRUNE stands for Professional Pilots Rumour Network - therefore it would be reasonable to assume that sometimes rumours are posted here (things you hear in the corridors as opposed to being told directly).
Anyway, here's an interesting tidbit:
APA MEETS WITH UNIONS Airline Partners Australia (APA) met with representatives of the Transport Workers Union and the Australian & International Pilots Association on Monday. APA reassured the representatives of its support for the existing Qantas management’s strategies and said it would be business as usual for Qantas employees. In particular, APA said its supported: Qantas’ commitment to continue to provide a fair work environment for its employees, offering competitive conditions, jobs growth and career opportunities; Qantas’ substantial training program and its position as one of Australia’s largest employers of apprentices; Qantas’ plans to continue maintenance operations in Australia, consistent with previous public statements by Qantas’ growth plans, including keeping the Qantas and Jetstar brands, and keeping their international, domestic and regional services fully operational; and $10 billion capital investment program over the next five years, which will create new employment opportunities and deliver improved customer service.
APA stated that the acquisition will have no impact on employee
entitlements, employee travel benefits or benefits being received by former employees. APA’s intentions will be formally set out in Airline Partners Australia’s Bidder’s Statement, which will be lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Australian Stock Exchange in early February.
Again, you'll note that the APA is silent on whether Cabin Crew will continue to be based mostly in Australia. Start thinking about what's not being said!!!