Surely the poor performance of QF international is more of a cause for concern given that it has far more capital invested and has continually disappointed.
I know you are just parroting Alan's message but look at the facts.
1) For Feb QF International increased seat revenue %, Jet* International -5%
2) Jet* will continue to loose money in an expensive fuel environment
3) Jet* continues to use QF capital equipment / facilities for no / little cost
as for another of your statements
I think it was the GFC that nearly killed Rio
I would suggest it was RIO's company plan , and hence, it's investment decisions, signed off by Clifford, prior to the GFC that nearly killed RIO. Similarly, Qantas' company plan and it's investment decisions, signed off by Clifford, are leading Qantas down a very dangerous path.