The problem with the Dixon era is no-one on the board has questioned his initiatives. Apart from James Strong there is very little aviation industry knowledge.
They've basically acted as his cheersquad.
'Lets spend millions updating the classics'......'sure'
'Lets order A330's with floors that can't support sleeper seats'...'ok'
'Lets spend millions on Australian Airlines as a 'trial' and see what happens'....'yep'
'Lets bracket fuel costs with staff costs to make em look bad'...'alright!'
'Why don't we just get rid of heavy maintenance'....'You da man!'
'Lets hear it for Geoff! Bonuses all round!!'
