The last QF flight I travelled on was a 707 ( ! ) crewed by civil and military crew (latter under training) on a flight out of Air base Butterworth, Malaysia back to Australia in 1978.
While I no longer reside in Australia I have travelled to Australia several times since with Pac Blue and Air New Zealand .... why .... because I no longer had faith in the organisation from top to bottom .... be that management - out sourcing of maintenance - crew morale.
Branson engages with his Virgin employees .... Fyfe engages with his Kiwi employees .... it is reflected with the great attitude of staff in front office (cabin / check in) or Engine Room (Cockpit) ....
I will not fly Qantas / Jet Star.
You had a great airline ....
I really feel it is over ....
This is a very sad outcome.
Sincere condolences to all the great guys and girls who are affected by the death throes of this once Superb Iconic Airline.
I always felt safe flying with QF in the earlier days .... with good reason .... excellence in training right through all the aspects of the airline from the workshop up.