Originally Posted by
Deano969
With QF struggling to maintain a presence on the Kangaroo Route, I ask one simple question
Why does the vast majority of Australian passengers heading to and from Europe end up on the ME3 and Asian carriers ?
Have you flown Qantas long-haul down the back recently? I did it a couple of years ago; hours in an old and cramped 747 with an entertainment system that didn't work and a crew that didn't care.
Contrast that with any of the Asian and ME carriers and it is easy to see why "never again" was the main thought going through my mind afterwards.
I do, however, fly Air NZ long-haul if the price is right (or near right) - it is a great airline, with decent planes and fantastic crew. A shining example of how you can get it right.