JQ pilots have an email from their management which categorically states the B787 will be based in Sin and not flown by Australians.
Wake up and smell the coffee. We are all hosed.
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Being a rumour network, allow me to indulge!
Anyone else heard the rumour that Boeing contacted Qantas recently with the following question...
"Hey Quantarse, reference the 787, we need to know what colour to paint the airframe and what configuration to fitout the cabin in. Make a friggin decision."
The response was a quiet whisper: " Qantas red and white!"
Let's hope the latter turns out to be the case, it's a no brainer, not sure if the regular premium punters would like this kind of "new spirit" image direction for Qantas mainline... it doesn't fit, and a risky business decision in my view.. it has a real chance of backfiring. Australians are comfortable with Australian pilots, always have been..
It makes sense to have the B787 go to Q mainline first.. just a classic feel good for all concerned, everyone is a winner..
The regular premium pax choose to fly Qantas because it is Qantas as they know it.. hell, it is still a great J class product .. Y class is still better than average, (my thoughts casting back on some competition products tested over the past few years).. I still regard Qantas up there with the best long haul, the older 744s are fine, with character, most people in the know accept that.
I understand the new 744 refits are getting the thumbs up!
Positive stuff for a change and a great vibe attached to this video produced by Qantas for youtube ... its fresh...
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I can't believe I just wrote that)
The last few years have been bad for all of us, we live in uncertain times.. Jeez it would be nice if I woke up tomorrow and herd on the radio when starting the car,
Alan Joyce makes new deal with Qantas pilots to fly the first 787 with a roo on the tail...
Positive vibe, everybody is happy..