Quantas

[donnlass]

A friend in Australia has told me that Quantas hasnt resumed flying yet after the Ash crisis (if thats what grounded it in the first place).

Does anyone know why this might be?

Cheers

[donnlass]

I dont think its that, she is always on the PC when not working lol.

She had heard they werent flying but if they are then thats fine.

[pwalhx]

Maybe she should check if Qantas are flying then, may have more luck. Heathrow departures show QF032 airborne to Singapore and Sydney.

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

There's a report somewhere else that QF32 out of Heathrow was delayed (yesterday?) as the Captain said the ash levels were higher than QANTAS (note spelling Donnlass) would accept.

[Lukeafb1]

Just for the record, QANTAS stands for Queensland and Nothern Territories Air Service. Its name when the airline was first formed.

[The SSK]

Just for the record, QANTAS stands for Queensland and Nothern Territories Air Service. Its name when the airline was first formed.


No it doesn't

[Lukeafb1]

So, pray tell me - what does it mean?????????

[pwalhx]

Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd.

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

I was taught it meant Quell All Nice Thoughts About Survival!

[arem]

I was always told that it mean't "Queers and Nymphomaniacs trained as Steward(esses) - but it seems very non-pc these days - but this was back in the sixties!!

[barit1]

Quantas - NEVER HEARD OF IT! :rolleyes:

[Aksai Oiler]

Then that's probably why it's not flying then :}

[411A]

For those that don't know (and might not care, nevertheless) QANTAS has some very well trained pilots.
At SQ, many years ago, three QANTAS B707 First Officers were secconded to the airline for one year.
The absolute best F/O's I have ever flown with...bar none.

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

<<For those that don't know (and might not care, nevertheless) QANTAS has some very well trained pilots.>>

Agreed 411A. Great people from an ATC point of view and QANTAS has an enviable safety record.

[Groundloop]

QANTAS has an enviable safety record.

Except to members of the Bangkok Golf Club!:ok:

BTW, its Quite A Nasty Trip, All Spewing.

[donnlass]

Thats me trying to be perfect. wasnt sure of the spelling. Sorry Qantas!!!:confused:

I think the query was actually them not flying to the UK but thanks all.

[Groundloop]

Sorry Qantas!!!

Still not right, I'm afraid. It's QANTAS.

[Skylighter]

Still not right, I'm afraid. It's QANTAS. Although the QANTAS acronym is still used on aircraft livery today, the company name has been Qantas (in one form or another) for more than 75 years, so let's cut donlass a break!

Interestingly, enough people have faithfully applied the "u after q" rule to make Qantas buy the domain "www.quantas.com".

[Gibon2]

Sorry Qantas!!!

Still not right, I'm afraid. It's QANTAS.

Really? You'd better tell them to correct their own website then:


Our Company

Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS), we have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service.
Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. We also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Qantas Holidays and Q Catering.

[Homesick-Angel]

For Christ's sake..

I thought it was a pretty straight up question..

Qantas pilots are renowned for being pragmatic , practical and completely lacking in normal human emotions when it comes to making decisions which probably makes them very good pilots.. If it took them a bit longer to get going than some other airlines(did it?) then this is probably why..

that or they were in the bar with the hosties..:}

[Groundloop]

Really? You'd better tell them to correct their own website then:

Well, you can't expect Australians to get anything right, can you?:ok:

[barit1]

The American convention is to place an acronym in ALL CAPS. However, my observation is that the British (& Kiwis & Aussies) only capitalize the initial letter. :confused:

[Groundloop]

However, my observation is that the British (& Kiwis & Aussies) only capitalize the initial letter.

Don't think I have ever seen "Boac"!

[Skipness One Echo]

Bp anyone?

[nebpor]

Just moved from Scotland to Sydney and have traded my weekly Glasgow->LCY/LHR commute to Sydney->Melbourne on Qantas.

Absolutely top notch for that domestic route - generally runs like clockwork and pilots always give excellent commentary when it doesn't, which as a keen SLF and nervy flyer I love ... good example, delayed last Wednesday morning and Captain explained plane had just shuttled in from Perth, and because of cold temps due to the fog on the ground in Sydney we had a bit of ice under the wing they needed to clear, which they were doing with a hose of hot water!

That might not be strictly accurate :} but you get the drift :D

Miss my BA hot breakfast though :(

[barit1]

Bp (or BP) is NOT an acronym (look it up - the abbreviation is not pronounceable), so the comment does not apply.

BOAC is debatable; I really didn't think of it as an acronym, although it's commonly pronounced as BOW-ack. Maybe I'll concede here.
:ouch:

[Gibon2]

The American convention is to place an acronym in ALL CAPS. However, my observation is that the British (& Kiwis & Aussies) only capitalize the initial letter. http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/confused.gif

So in America you write RADAR rather than radar, L A S E R instead of laser, and SONAR not sonar?

Rather than any geographic difference, I suspect that acronyms start off in ALL CAPS but gradually turn lower-case as people forget the acronym origin and they become ordinary words. Of course, corporations (and indeed people) can write their names as they please, and it is only polite to follow their own practice when addressing or referring to them.

[The SSK]

barit1: BOAC is debatable; I really didn't think of it as an acronym, although it's commonly pronounced as BOW-ack. Maybe I'll concede here.

Those of us who worked for BOAC would NEVER refer to it ad BOW-ack

[SLFguy]

nebpor...

If you are going to move half way round the world how the hell do you end up doing a weekly SYD-MEL commute:confused:

Why the **** not just move Glasgow to Melbourne?? simples..:}