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20 April 2007
Attention all Australian Airlines Flight Attendants
PRESS SPECULATION REGARDING THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN AIRLINES
The Sydney Morning Herald today is reporting that Qantas is “conducting a review of its international operations in Cairns”.
The FAAA became aware yesterday that John Borghetti - Qantas Executive General Manager and other senior officials were in Cairns yesterday. The FAAA urgently contacted Qantas yesterday to ascertain if decisions or announcements about the AO Cairns base were imminent.
Qantas has responded to the FAAA in the following terms:-
1) Qantas is reviewing its AO operations in Cairns
2) No decisions have been made at this stage
3) Qantas is aware of the heightened concerns of crew about their future
4) Qantas will advise the FAAA before any decisions are made publicly
I wish to confirm to crew that it is our understanding that an imminent closure of the AO Base WILL NOT occur. However, Qantas has stated that it reserves its right to continue to examine the viability of the AO Base.
The FAAA is continuing to argue strongly for the continuation of the AO base and the protection of our members’ job security.
We will advise you of any developments.
Written and authorised by Michael Mijatov – Secretary International Division.
20 Ewan Street Mascot NSW 2020 Tel 61 2 8337 1111 Fax 61 2 8337 1122 Emergency Contact 0414 894 192
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