3 weeks to do the Jetstar ground school for cabin crew, not 3 days.
3 days wouldn't be far off the mark for an experienced flight attendant.
ACARS is a minimal cost, the A320 doesn`t have SATCOM.
The A330 SATCOM & ACARS package costs $300k per aircraft per year.
As previously stated, what is the age of the oldest 767 (20years) V`s 5 years for the oldest 320 in the fleet.
And the revenue generated over those 20 years has allowed J* to aquire those new shiny jets.
You guys took it down the us versus them path!
Goodluck with whatever industrial action or disruption the CC may be planning. However, what I know for certain is whatever disruption does occur, others within the Qantas Group will render assistance to pick up the pieces. Any capacity shortfall will be alleviated where possible by mainline charters. So those at mainline who have endured reduction in numbers on type & allocated leave will be called upon to work, when they could be spending time with their families.