Heard from JC tech crew today that the reason WLG-CHC was pulled was because the aircraft was required in AKL to fly trans-tasman duties. That about Marc/Apr 07, JC will be doing up to 80% of Qantas's trans-tasman flying and that at least 1, possibly 2 B734's are to be added to fleet to meet schedule.
Doesn't explain any morale problems but if the above is accurate then job security seems more assured.
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