QF 9 Loads hemorrhaging
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2013
Location: UK
Age: 58
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
QF 9 Loads hemorrhaging
The QF 9 is leaving Melbourne with an average of 300 spare seats in economy some days well over that and is less then half full in business and 1st. Is the beginning of the end for this service?
Last edited by A380-800R; 23rd Oct 2013 at 23:41.
Let Google be your friend....as they say...
Qantas (QF) #9 Flight Tracker ? FlightAware
ML - Sandpit - Land of Lots and Lots of nice Steam Trains...
Qantas (QF) #9 Flight Tracker ? FlightAware
ML - Sandpit - Land of Lots and Lots of nice Steam Trains...
A friend of mine, a very successful businessman in a non-aviation field, recently asked me what I considered a very good question.
He said if he had started a partnership with someone else in his field, the last thing he would do is move his prime business into his partner's market. Instead he would look to use the partnership to expand, with the joint resources of his partner, into new markets.
His question? Why then does Qantas solely operate to Europe via Emirates Dubai hub, when the Qantas/Emirates partnership already has that market well and truly covered? Why not use their joint resources to expand Australia to various European ports via other markets?
The question arose as he can no longer fly on a Qantas aircraft from Brisbane to Europe; something he used to do almost once/month in 1st Class where available.
The equality of the Qantas/Emirates partnership also rated a mention.
He said if he had started a partnership with someone else in his field, the last thing he would do is move his prime business into his partner's market. Instead he would look to use the partnership to expand, with the joint resources of his partner, into new markets.
His question? Why then does Qantas solely operate to Europe via Emirates Dubai hub, when the Qantas/Emirates partnership already has that market well and truly covered? Why not use their joint resources to expand Australia to various European ports via other markets?
The question arose as he can no longer fly on a Qantas aircraft from Brisbane to Europe; something he used to do almost once/month in 1st Class where available.
The equality of the Qantas/Emirates partnership also rated a mention.
Last edited by C441; 24th Oct 2013 at 00:48.
Why don't you worry about your own role as CSM and stop drawing dramatic conclusions from AHB like the rest of that awful base.
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
Age: 57
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by A380-800R
The QF 9 is leaving Melbourne with an average of 300 spare seats in economy some days well over that and is less then half full in business and 1st. Is the beginning of the end for this service?
Nice easy upgrades in there now!!
BITRE statistics telling a different story
Flew the route with the said carrier last week full across all cabins.
Flew the route with the said carrier last week full across all cabins.
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
To be fair it is now the quiet season... loads ex Australia will likely stay down until mid November when Uni breaks up, school finishes etc etc.
How does that figure compare with other carriers?? SQ/CX/TG etc?
How does that figure compare with other carriers?? SQ/CX/TG etc?
No upgrades in sight
EY doing well out of Melbourne, this route they achieve their highest load factor across their network and out of all international carriers to/from Australia.
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
As some others have posted here, also the opposite experience.
Trying to redeem Business awards recently on QF1/2 or QF5/6 gives almost no availability....
Managed to get availability on BA15/16 via SIN
(was using a Qantas oneworld award in which EK is not an option)
Trying to redeem Business awards recently on QF1/2 or QF5/6 gives almost no availability....
Managed to get availability on BA15/16 via SIN
(was using a Qantas oneworld award in which EK is not an option)
Last edited by moa999; 24th Oct 2013 at 10:49.
Help is on the way 
Advertised position:
SEEK - Route Strategy Analyst Job in Sydney
And another;
SEEK - International Scheduling Analyst Job in Sydney
A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and talented individual to join the Qantas International Scheduling Team as a Scheduling Analyst. The role is responsible for driving and supporting the schedule development and network planning process through robust analysis of commercial and operational considerations. The International Scheduling Team manages the profitable delivery of the strategy for Qantas’ international operations and it is the key planning department in the airline.
Your accountabilities include developing international network scenarios, communicating with key stakeholders throughout the Qantas and creating presentations that clearly explain each proposal. You will cover all operational and commercial sign-off activities for international schedule proposals, and assist in the schedule publication (implementation process). In addition, you are responsible for the ongoing monitoring of Qantas international capacity in line with forecast demand and market conditions. To ensure we have the ‘right aircraft on the right route’ you will develop and recommend adjustments to the Qantas international network, including timing and capacity, to maximise profitability and/or minimise cost.
Your accountabilities include developing international network scenarios, communicating with key stakeholders throughout the Qantas and creating presentations that clearly explain each proposal. You will cover all operational and commercial sign-off activities for international schedule proposals, and assist in the schedule publication (implementation process). In addition, you are responsible for the ongoing monitoring of Qantas international capacity in line with forecast demand and market conditions. To ensure we have the ‘right aircraft on the right route’ you will develop and recommend adjustments to the Qantas international network, including timing and capacity, to maximise profitability and/or minimise cost.
SEEK - Route Strategy Analyst Job in Sydney
And another;
SEEK - International Scheduling Analyst Job in Sydney
recommend adjustments to the Qantas international network, including timing and capacity, to maximise profitability and/or minimise cost
Interesting the job description doesn't mention the word growth.
Another win for HR!
Last edited by hotnhigh; 25th Oct 2013 at 02:55.