Like the simplistic way you view the future of aviation in Australia Leafy, but are you looking far enough ahead?
With the benefit of hindsight, isn't it obvious that 'Murphy' nearly got us all? As it says in Age article, The Year the Wings fell off Qantas, aviation is a hard industry at the best of times and Joyce will have a tough job rebuilding the confidence of travellers and investors in Qantas in 2009.
For a good overview of what lies beneath the Tribulations Coming in 2009! Pruners should read: http://business.theage.com.au/business/qantas-the-year-the-wings-fell-off-20081225-7559.html
Will Harberson's view that “Qantas will look to build on the two-brand strategy by trying to secure an international merger partner in 2009” mean that the Flying Kangaroo may yet have its wings pulled off?
Not to worry, still time to spare a thought for what Airline Consolidation can mean for the Virgin & Qantas Groups before the reality of 2009 dawns on us all.
Happy Holidays.
Last edited by Gingerbread; 25th Dec 2008 at 23:01.