Whilst we argue amongst ourselves regarding the pros and cons of both the short and long haul awards the question that is of most interest is what plans have J* in place for the introduction of the 787? Its a year away and I would have thought that there would be several pilots and engineers planning its introduction. Endorsements and engineering courses would be in full swing I should think and yet not even a peep from a J* pilot in the know. I smell a rat a very big white rat.
"Further down the track, Qantas will inherit some of Jetstar's 787-8s for domestic service, ranging from the 'golden triangle' of Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne to the cross-country leg from the east coast to Perth.
“In the short term domestic is secondary, but in the long term it’s a primary role (for the 787)" Strambi told Australian Business Traveller.