How much truth is coming out of Japan?
Loss of face could be a factor in how much is being reported. Its a possibility and something to consider.
Another one to consider is that ultimately the airline wouldn't give a damn if there was a radiation risk. All they want is bums on seats and ops normal.
Had it been a volcanic ash issue it may be different. Thats a threat to the machinery and thats a different story entirely.
Sorry guys I've got my cynical hat on today.
My post from the Jq OOL thread. Surprise surprise turns out the estimates were grossly under quoted accorfing to this B. Sandilands article :
Serene lies flow from Fukushima nuclear disaster zone – Plane Talking
Good on the Cabin Crew for saying no to that flight.
As for
Mr Ken B? Well he is entitled to his opinion and just because he doesn't agree with the majority here doesn't mean he is wrong or QF management for that matter!
I CAN say this however: Don't come-a-whingin to me when all the experience pisses off overseas and you're left with cadet pilots from third world countries making an almighty mess of things! I'm already getting the giggles at the thought of it
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As for overpaid QF guys? Ken do you think the QF 32 families think they're overpaid? Again, just difference of opinions I suppose.
The way I see it is that QF pilots are actually trying to save AJ's job in the long term. He's got the most amazing case of tunnel vision I've ever seen. Its like a
seriously bad day at the casino.