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If QF aren't careful, they will find themselves in a very similar fleet (age and maintenance) position as Ansett. Whilst the dollar is good and demand is down, QF should be making some real decisions for the future. Stop focusing on the doom and gloom and see this as an opportunity to get ahead of your competition.
Correct me if I'm wrong but did QF also not long ago cancel orders for new 73's. How they can keep operating 73-400s locally and across the ditch I have no idea. Many of the 3rd world African countries have a more modern fleet than QF.