High Corridors-Qantas !954-1970
This is a book written by John Gunn and details some of the challenges facing Qantas as it entered into the 70s.
Industrial unrest by the AFAP and the consequent introduction of new terms and conditions for pilots.The pressure by the Australian Tourist Commission for lower airfares.Pressure form the American Government to introduce a second carrier across the Pacific.The introduction of a new aircraft type-namely the 747.The declining influence of Great Britian in South East Asia.Lee Kuan Yew pushing for the removal of Keith Hamilton from the board of MSA(Malaysia Singapore Airlines)Low Cost Charter airlines were on the rise
McEwen was pressing for the establishment of a supplemental Australian carrier with Qantas participation
Sound familiar?
The main difference is that Capt.Bert Ritchie was at the Qantas Helm
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