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No one who ever met him [in whatever capacity] could ever come a way less than impressed. He was loved by his staff who shed many a tear when he left LA.
I had one boss like him years ago. People bent over backwards to do more than what he asked of them. He had the gift I suppose.
Yeah, one of nature's true Gentlemen who you just instinctively knew was of sound moral character.
I watched him take the opportunity to address a whole crew of senior [LA direct type] cabin crew a few years ago in the terminal during a delay situation.
He needn't have done so for any operational reason but chose to do so anyway.
In three minutes he left them feeling like valued employees who in turn acted on the way home as if they were so...........
No patronising, no grand standing just a man of deep personal integrity and decency.
The contrast between him and the sociopaths running the company now couldn't be more stark.
Eh, Lisley ????
I watched him take the opportunity to address a whole crew of senior [LA direct type] cabin crew a few years ago in the terminal during a delay situation.
He needn't have done so for any operational reason but chose to do so anyway.
In three minutes he left them feeling like valued employees who in turn acted on the way home as if they were so...........
No patronising, no grand standing just a man of deep personal integrity and decency.
The contrast between him and the sociopaths running the company now couldn't be more stark.
Eh, Lisley ????
I totally agree, Roger Lindeman is a true gentleman with a wealth of experience in airline operations and has the ability to communicate well to all staff. If VB do manage to induce him into their fold, they are very big winners.
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I dont know how Roger will settle in at The Village ? The Village idiots aren't really known for professionalism, decency, respect for others, or even interested in the lower ranked staff. Seems he may be a one of a kind.
Anyway, he will be a breath of fresh air amongst the stale stagnant stench of ****e that has wafted around senior management for the past decade.
Regardless, welcome aboard Roger and watch your back
Anyway, he will be a breath of fresh air amongst the stale stagnant stench of ****e that has wafted around senior management for the past decade.
Regardless, welcome aboard Roger and watch your back
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Borghetti coup?
Business class required for this one..
Virgin keen to bench Qantas sponsorship | News.com.au
Mike Sheahan From: Herald Sun November 10, 2010 12:00AM
VIRGIN Blue is tackling Qantas for the multi-million dollar rights to the title of the AFL's official carrier.
Virgin has made a powerful pitch to the AFL to break what has been seen as the Qantas stranglehold on the rights, believed to be worth up to $5 million a year.
Qantas, whose agreement expires this year, is keen to extend an association that started in 2002 after the collapse of Ansett Airlines.
Neither airline would comment yesterday, while the AFL declined to discuss the matter.
AFL spokesman Brian Walsh said only: "We don't provide running commentary on discussions with any of our commercial partners."
Qantas provides thousands of seats a year to AFL clubs at a heavily discounted price for travelling parties of up to 45 players, staff and officials.
Then there's the thousands of other seats for AFL officials and staff, and club coterie and supporter groups.
Virgin Blue is believed to see the AFL brand as a major marketing tool while Qantas is equally keen to retain the bragging rights that come with a commercial partnership with Australia's biggest sport.
While Virgin is believed to have trumped Qantas in financial terms, Qantas has scheduling advantages, particularly in terms of flights to and from Perth.
A decision is expected before Christmas.
Mike Sheahan From: Herald Sun November 10, 2010 12:00AM
VIRGIN Blue is tackling Qantas for the multi-million dollar rights to the title of the AFL's official carrier.
Virgin has made a powerful pitch to the AFL to break what has been seen as the Qantas stranglehold on the rights, believed to be worth up to $5 million a year.
Qantas, whose agreement expires this year, is keen to extend an association that started in 2002 after the collapse of Ansett Airlines.
Neither airline would comment yesterday, while the AFL declined to discuss the matter.
AFL spokesman Brian Walsh said only: "We don't provide running commentary on discussions with any of our commercial partners."
Qantas provides thousands of seats a year to AFL clubs at a heavily discounted price for travelling parties of up to 45 players, staff and officials.
Then there's the thousands of other seats for AFL officials and staff, and club coterie and supporter groups.
Virgin Blue is believed to see the AFL brand as a major marketing tool while Qantas is equally keen to retain the bragging rights that come with a commercial partnership with Australia's biggest sport.
While Virgin is believed to have trumped Qantas in financial terms, Qantas has scheduling advantages, particularly in terms of flights to and from Perth.
A decision is expected before Christmas.
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Just saw that myself Mr Hat...
Once the 330's arrive (albeit 2 of them initially) scheduling to Perth would start to look a bit more attractive, and given these are due in Feb it would tie in with the start of the AFL season. At the moment, 4 return flights between MEL and PER each day doesn't really cut it for big business. Be interesting to see the outcome. Bring on the sponsors box tickets!!!
Once the 330's arrive (albeit 2 of them initially) scheduling to Perth would start to look a bit more attractive, and given these are due in Feb it would tie in with the start of the AFL season. At the moment, 4 return flights between MEL and PER each day doesn't really cut it for big business. Be interesting to see the outcome. Bring on the sponsors box tickets!!!
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I don't know much about the AFL but would assume the top brass would want business class seats/facilities. I think the timing of the new brand role out sounds 6 months too late to get the contract. I could be wrong though..(have been many many times before).
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Yeah, agree, business class would have to form a part of the deal, at least for the higher execs and upgrade when available for senior team members. My guess would be announce everything early Dec before everyone breaks for xmas, begin the roll out Feb when new uniforms come online etc.
At the moment, 4 return flights between MEL and PER each day doesn't really cut it for big business.
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Its a massive job (brand change, terminal/fleet upgrade refit), sorry to be pessimistic but I can't see it happening quickly no matter how much money you throw at it.
Chasing the AFL is a smart move in my book having said all the above.
Chasing the AFL is a smart move in my book having said all the above.
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Come in Spinner
Come back to Qantas JB ....all is forgiven.
It was all Dixons fault-it was his idea to put in a Leprechaun ahead of Il Duce-I tink!!!!!
So when you're back in the leather saddle on QCA/9. Here are a list of first day "TO DO'S"
1. Send the 6 flying croissants back to Airbus and cancel all future orders
2.Do what you wanted to do back in 2002. Order 45 -Boeing 777-200's L/R (EK have a similar number and they are beautiful !)
3. Ensure that the donks on the 787 are GE's not RR's
4. Bring back our own engine maintenance facility to Oz.
5.Get the airline back to his glory days and put the operation/staff first and bean counters & shareholders last.
Cheers
Stubby
It was all Dixons fault-it was his idea to put in a Leprechaun ahead of Il Duce-I tink!!!!!
So when you're back in the leather saddle on QCA/9. Here are a list of first day "TO DO'S"
1. Send the 6 flying croissants back to Airbus and cancel all future orders
2.Do what you wanted to do back in 2002. Order 45 -Boeing 777-200's L/R (EK have a similar number and they are beautiful !)
3. Ensure that the donks on the 787 are GE's not RR's
4. Bring back our own engine maintenance facility to Oz.
5.Get the airline back to his glory days and put the operation/staff first and bean counters & shareholders last.
Cheers
Stubby
It's pretty well understood I think that all of the above was what JB was going to do and that's precisely why he didn't get the gig.
Shame for Qantas really...........
Shame for Qantas really...........
It's pretty well understood I think that all of the above was what JB was going to do and that's precisely why he didn't get the gig.
Shame for Qantas really...........
Shame for Qantas really...........
Yes you are right of course.
Was being a little facetious but the sentiment remains the same.
I believe that he wanted to do was what he thought was best for Qantas which appears in stark contrast to the actions of those who now run the show. It's been run as a vehicle to leverage Jetstar's expansion and not much more for years.
Plenty of us think the future wouldn't be such a bright shade of orange if he'd been given the CEO position as JB had a long history and I imagine some emotional attachment to the Rat. Obviously the board do not and he was passed over for a Leprechaun with empty words.
Is it true that JB was the only one of the Politburo who didn't support the APA sale??
Was being a little facetious but the sentiment remains the same.
I believe that he wanted to do was what he thought was best for Qantas which appears in stark contrast to the actions of those who now run the show. It's been run as a vehicle to leverage Jetstar's expansion and not much more for years.
Plenty of us think the future wouldn't be such a bright shade of orange if he'd been given the CEO position as JB had a long history and I imagine some emotional attachment to the Rat. Obviously the board do not and he was passed over for a Leprechaun with empty words.
Is it true that JB was the only one of the Politburo who didn't support the APA sale??
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When WA clubs play in LST, QF have put on additional flights PER-LST-PER direct at times which suit the team playing. This eliminates the stop over in MEL and keeps the teams and AFL happy. There are also other things QF do, will VB be able to do this too? I've got a feeling QF will keep it at this point in time, but who knows further down the track.