OK - so you're not overpaid and underproductive?
Then why have I heard the same thing again and again from every analyst who covers your sector?
Ahh - of course - they've been brainwashed by Alan and everyone as well?
What percentage of every RPK on domestic and longhaul routes does your pay and Ts and Cs represent?
Probably highly commercially confidential information.
That's not the only problem - granted.
I'll bet if I walked into Mascot I'd find a slew of useless middle management drones that could be axed as well.
And on the failed JQ experiment?
I'd suggest to you that the experiment isn't over yet.
Sure, it might not be profitable now and may possibly be cannabilising QF.
But every long term economic forecast shows South East Asia rising in prosperity over the next 10 - 20 years.
The new middle classes with discretionary income to travel will be in this part of the world, and they will have a highly competitive airline industry to choose from.
They will be flying all sorts of new city pairs on 787s.
A dense network of routes in one of the worlds most aspirational regions sits right on your doorstep.
And you're criticising your Company for trying to adapt and being far-sighted?
Guys (and gals) I'm not trying to troll you.
I'm a pilot (not by occupation) and respect the job.
I just find it incredibly sad that some QF drivers and other trades/professions who post here just cannot see the crystal clear economic reality that you face.
Last edited by tartare; 12th Dec 2013 at 20:51.