These are some of the latest rumours going around. Not sure how much truth in them but someone may know out there!
New pattern books for MEL will include trips to FRA, NYC shuttles and new Regionals.
This is unconfirmed, but from a very high level. The A380 will have a MEL base by year's end. This is due to the cost of paxing and accomodation for SYD base crew operating the A380 ex MEL.
Crews moving from Langham Place Hotel in HKG in 6 weeks. We're returning back to the Excelsior in Causeway Bay.
Premium Y/C to extend back as far as Doors 3 - an increase of pax from 32 to 40.
Concerns by some FAs over recent CSS appointments. There are claims that the company is favouring QCCA crews due to costs. The best may be chosen on the day, as they say, but the reality is that a QCCA CSM's pay is equal to a current FA. You do the sums.
Further concerns regard QCCA crews: This time with the Kiwis who are upset QCCA have taken away much of their flying.
Jetstar pulling out of Fukuoka & Nagoya. Why? Because the Japanese don't like nor want Jetstar. QF to reclaim these routes.
Another route QF mainline will be reclaiming back from Jetstar International is HNL. Airbus to operate from SYD.