Qantas saves the day
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Qantas saves the day
It seems an all too familiar headline, Qantas this, Qantas that. And you know what, I get it. Their run of late has been as good as Australia's effort v England in test cricket.
But tonight, not Etijihad, not Virgin, not Onestar, not GoCat no, its Qantas. Qantas employees, Australian's, are flying to Egypt to rescue stranded Australians. The same thing happened after the Bali bombings, the Mumbai attacks and the uprising is Bangkok.
But where is the positive media? Where is the support? Where is the good old Aussie Aussie Aussie call!?
Egypt protests: Qantas 747 charter flight to pluck Aussies from danger | News.com.au
To all the Qantas crew involved, well done!
But tonight, not Etijihad, not Virgin, not Onestar, not GoCat no, its Qantas. Qantas employees, Australian's, are flying to Egypt to rescue stranded Australians. The same thing happened after the Bali bombings, the Mumbai attacks and the uprising is Bangkok.
But where is the positive media? Where is the support? Where is the good old Aussie Aussie Aussie call!?
Egypt protests: Qantas 747 charter flight to pluck Aussies from danger | News.com.au
To all the Qantas crew involved, well done!
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It seems an all too familiar headline, Qantas this, Qantas that. And you know what, I get it. Their run of late has been as good as Australia's effort v England in test cricket.
But tonight, not Etijihad, not Virgin, not Onestar, not GoCat no, its Qantas. Qantas employees, Australian's, are flying to Egypt to rescue stranded Australians. The same thing happened after the Bali bombings, the Mumbai attacks and the uprising is Bangkok.
But where is the positive media? Where is the support? Where is the good old Aussie Aussie Aussie call!?
To all the Qantas crew involved, well done!
But tonight, not Etijihad, not Virgin, not Onestar, not GoCat no, its Qantas. Qantas employees, Australian's, are flying to Egypt to rescue stranded Australians. The same thing happened after the Bali bombings, the Mumbai attacks and the uprising is Bangkok.
But where is the positive media? Where is the support? Where is the good old Aussie Aussie Aussie call!?
To all the Qantas crew involved, well done!
Yep, and they are all doing it in their own time and the white rat is supplying the aircraft and associated fuel and other items for free.
Your dreamin son, how much is this going to cost the taxpayer, having the least efficient arm of QF carrying out the exercise.
But where is the positive media? Where is the support? Where is the good old Aussie Aussie Aussie call!?
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I stand corrected. This morning on Sunrise and the Today show, Qantas has received plenty of positive media coverage. It's good to have media support for our national carrier when they are out there rescuing stranded Australians once again.
I never said they were doing it for free. Contracted out or not, they are supplying equipment, logistics and crew to save many.
I think some of you here are, jealous...
I never said they were doing it for free. Contracted out or not, they are supplying equipment, logistics and crew to save many.
I think some of you here are, jealous...
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Meh... I save many everyday... One take off and one landing at a time...
Saving lives I tells ya!
Hard to lease out a 777 to save the masses when ya only got 5...
Shouldn't forget the hundreds of bored Toorak Housewives and semi-retired Plastic Surgeon husbands that they save each year by accepting to take them on the Captains Choice Charters too.
Bravo to Qantas. We're all heroes. (cue choir...)
Saving lives I tells ya!
Hard to lease out a 777 to save the masses when ya only got 5...
Shouldn't forget the hundreds of bored Toorak Housewives and semi-retired Plastic Surgeon husbands that they save each year by accepting to take them on the Captains Choice Charters too.
Bravo to Qantas. We're all heroes. (cue choir...)
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The most expensive ar of QF, They didn't have much choice.
Jetstar? Better off staying in Cairo, at least you get water, probably be a few days late anyway. It will be all over by the time they got there.
Jetstar? Better off staying in Cairo, at least you get water, probably be a few days late anyway. It will be all over by the time they got there.
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Hard not to pick QF! I mean every time those pollies taxi around Mascot in the "Envoys" it's hard not to notice all those dinosaurs sitting idly around, just begging for a job!
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Maybe we could send Capt JT and his 707, along with Saint Oprah. Now that would maximise the value of the charter and also encourage more tourism from that part of the world. Everyone always says that QF are not doing enough to promote new routes/business - give it a go 
Seriously though, we have C17s that could be utilised for this type of mission, or are they too busy delivering camel feed in regions nearby?
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Seriously though, we have C17s that could be utilised for this type of mission, or are they too busy delivering camel feed in regions nearby?
"Don't knock cynicism, it keeps everything in perspective!"
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Boy, tough crowd
Qantas donated around $1M to the Queensland floods. How much did Etihad, Emirates, Virgin etc donate?
Qantas is always there when something goes wrong. Okay, this might be a paid charter, but more often than not they do it gratis.
Credit where it is due, people. Do you guys really expect Qantas to operate always for free?
Balance, I believe Etihad did make a contribution.
Word from mascot, Jetstar to operate on the "leisure" route into Luxor so as to not cannibalise another mainline route.
Word from mascot, Jetstar to operate on the "leisure" route into Luxor so as to not cannibalise another mainline route.
balance - checking Disaster recovery assistance for communities affected by flooding, severe storms and fires - Initiatives - The Premier of Queensland actually shows Etihad making greater contributions than Virgin and Qantas ! Even if it hasn't been updated, Etihad has made quite a large contribution !