REX to transition to ATRs, start domestic jet ops
It could be pointed out that at least some of the people here whinging about REX getting a taxpayer handout are probably themselves getting a tax payer handout in the form of jobkeeper. Now I could ask, since I'm still working and paying tax, why should I be supporting you sitting at home doing nothing. I could say that.........maybe I will
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It could be pointed out that at least some of the people here whinging about REX getting a taxpayer handout are probably themselves getting a tax payer handout in the form of jobkeeper. Now I could ask, since I'm still working and paying tax, why should I be supporting you sitting at home doing nothing. I could say that.........maybe I will
Can’t speak for others r but I’m not...which just goes to prove Arnie when you assume you make an ass of yourself. Nice to see your opinion of those who have been forced onto it at the moment.
Dont know why your not on jobkeeper Oz but REX guys certainly are, but Norm, you have entirely missed the point of what I was saying.
If by me saying I hope REX does good and and grows has offended any of you, then I sincerely apologize, It has not been my intention to offend anyone.
If by me saying I hope REX does good and and grows has offended any of you, then I sincerely apologize, It has not been my intention to offend anyone.
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I'm all for company's expanding and creating more jobs.
But when REX whinges in the face of competition at the drop of a hat (it happens all the time), my tolerance for them goes down the greaser pole.
And whilst crying poor for government hand outs, they then claim expansion through raising capital against the SAAB's. Why didn't they do that before? Qantas did.
Do you see Qantas whinging about REX coming onto the golden triangle? Nope. But Rex can't expect to come onto the golden triangle without Qantas providing some competition on your monopoly routes.
But when REX whinges in the face of competition at the drop of a hat (it happens all the time), my tolerance for them goes down the greaser pole.
And whilst crying poor for government hand outs, they then claim expansion through raising capital against the SAAB's. Why didn't they do that before? Qantas did.
Do you see Qantas whinging about REX coming onto the golden triangle? Nope. But Rex can't expect to come onto the golden triangle without Qantas providing some competition on your monopoly routes.
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Are they able to get any of Tiger’s Sydney slots for these flights?
Tiger had around 20 slot pairs daily for Sydney.
At one point TT were carrying 4000 pax a day between ML and SY. Considerable opportunity once the market picks up again for Rex to nab some.
Alan will try to sink it, as all those 4000 punters will be wanted to help gives some upside to its failed taxpayer funded Avalon experiment. Jetstar never flew Tulla to Sydney before Tiger started it in 2009. They ran about 10 flights a day from Avalon. I would imagine they would be looking at potentially pulling back Tulla and increasing Avalon.
Tiger had around 20 slot pairs daily for Sydney.
At one point TT were carrying 4000 pax a day between ML and SY. Considerable opportunity once the market picks up again for Rex to nab some.
Alan will try to sink it, as all those 4000 punters will be wanted to help gives some upside to its failed taxpayer funded Avalon experiment. Jetstar never flew Tulla to Sydney before Tiger started it in 2009. They ran about 10 flights a day from Avalon. I would imagine they would be looking at potentially pulling back Tulla and increasing Avalon.
It would be interesting to see if Rex also rehires redundant ex Virgin crews, or whether they'll upgrade their existing turbo-prop pilots. We all know which is the cheaper option, so would they go for the cheaper option, or reward their loyal long serving pilots with a jet transition?
It would be interesting to see if Rex also rehires redundant ex Virgin crews, or whether they'll upgrade their existing turbo-prop pilots. We all know which is the cheaper option, so would they go for the cheaper option, or reward their loyal long serving pilots with a jet transition?
Regardless of any challenge, it's a certainty that Rex will use type rated pilots for every B737 position - both L & R seats - until such time as the supply dries up. There is no industrial or legal impediment to them doing that, and a very strong short term financial incentive to do just that.
No, it's not rewarding loyalty, but we are experiencing the ancient curse of living in 'interesting times' .