DJ Starts Cbr-Syd!
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I'd love to see the tantrums thrown when a pollie misses his 8.30am flight out of Canberra, only to be told that the next VB flight is in 8 1/2 hours.
Being a fly on the wall certainly has it's merits.
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Being a fly on the wall certainly has it's merits.
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Hi guys,
As a regualr cabin crew forum contributor I have been very interested in the comments on the predicted success of this sector for DJ.
Here here ...to all those who have payed Rex compliments for their persistence and loyalty to regional air services for Australia!. yes the attitudes of it's staff (and frequency of flights)are what will get them the brownie points with business travellers at the end of the day. Lets face it (I flew this route many many times as cabin crew in the 'good old days' and our clientele were regulars) who loved to see a familar smiling genuine human being (f/a's and tech crew) greet them on the tarmac or the top of the a/c stairs with a can-do and warm, friendly approach. Not to mention the green tag hand luggage service for which KD was renowned for .
It's up to individual at the end of the day, but i know in the rush rush life of the average business traveller I would like to be treated with some personalised service and made to feel valued as a customer ,rather hearded on to a 737 where i wolud have to pay for a cup of coffee or tea or something to eat in ex amount of minutes.
Rex has kept if not imporved the standard of it's catering on this sector and yes it's delivered with a an attitude that as a passenger you will remember favourably. The turmoil most of
these employees have been through has ensured a work ethic like no other- that is they appreciate their jobs in Austrlian avaition at this incredibly vulnerable time in the industry, and will make this company suceed no matter what. Any one who went thru the KD/hazelton administration period will appreciate what I am saying !
If an airline can win the hearts of corporate flyers and other clientele I belive that Rex will ccome out on top! Virgin may still have a long way to go
If convenience and time is a factor (as discussed)well there's not that much difference.
As a regualr cabin crew forum contributor I have been very interested in the comments on the predicted success of this sector for DJ.
Here here ...to all those who have payed Rex compliments for their persistence and loyalty to regional air services for Australia!. yes the attitudes of it's staff (and frequency of flights)are what will get them the brownie points with business travellers at the end of the day. Lets face it (I flew this route many many times as cabin crew in the 'good old days' and our clientele were regulars) who loved to see a familar smiling genuine human being (f/a's and tech crew) greet them on the tarmac or the top of the a/c stairs with a can-do and warm, friendly approach. Not to mention the green tag hand luggage service for which KD was renowned for .
It's up to individual at the end of the day, but i know in the rush rush life of the average business traveller I would like to be treated with some personalised service and made to feel valued as a customer ,rather hearded on to a 737 where i wolud have to pay for a cup of coffee or tea or something to eat in ex amount of minutes.
Rex has kept if not imporved the standard of it's catering on this sector and yes it's delivered with a an attitude that as a passenger you will remember favourably. The turmoil most of
these employees have been through has ensured a work ethic like no other- that is they appreciate their jobs in Austrlian avaition at this incredibly vulnerable time in the industry, and will make this company suceed no matter what. Any one who went thru the KD/hazelton administration period will appreciate what I am saying !
If an airline can win the hearts of corporate flyers and other clientele I belive that Rex will ccome out on top! Virgin may still have a long way to go
If convenience and time is a factor (as discussed)well there's not that much difference.
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Wingletts,
I agree wholeheartedly with your philosophy on the work ethics of certain Companies staff. That's the way we should all approach our jobs.
Many of us used to be that way, but in an environment where it seems employers feel justified in screwing their employees over industrial issues tends to direct the employees' attention into other areas. And that shows at the "rock face"...
But I digress. The sad reality of the SY-CB, or any Government contract is that regardless of the level of SERVICE the client receives, who gets the contract will always come down to the most competitive tender.
And that could be anyone........
I agree wholeheartedly with your philosophy on the work ethics of certain Companies staff. That's the way we should all approach our jobs.
Many of us used to be that way, but in an environment where it seems employers feel justified in screwing their employees over industrial issues tends to direct the employees' attention into other areas. And that shows at the "rock face"...
But I digress. The sad reality of the SY-CB, or any Government contract is that regardless of the level of SERVICE the client receives, who gets the contract will always come down to the most competitive tender.
And that could be anyone........
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Apacau, REX aren't hanging out for Singapore Airlines. I can tell you very confidently that aint the case as Singapore will not be starting here in Australia.
Singapore have never been interested in starting here. I have it on very good advice that the press rumblings about SQ flying here in Australia are merely grumblings started by vested interests to get SQ to declare their hand early either way.
The federal government for all their crowing in the press of open skies etc will make it very hard for a third entrant, particularly SQ. AND even more so because Geoff Dixon and co have a direct whinge line to John Howard. Don't beleive me? well make some informed calls to Parliament House( Anderson's office, Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet even) and you will find out just how cushy the board of QF are with the Howard government.
Singapore have never been interested in starting here. I have it on very good advice that the press rumblings about SQ flying here in Australia are merely grumblings started by vested interests to get SQ to declare their hand early either way.
The federal government for all their crowing in the press of open skies etc will make it very hard for a third entrant, particularly SQ. AND even more so because Geoff Dixon and co have a direct whinge line to John Howard. Don't beleive me? well make some informed calls to Parliament House( Anderson's office, Dept of Prime Minister and Cabinet even) and you will find out just how cushy the board of QF are with the Howard government.
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..............and I have it on very good authority that Rex ARE hanging out for SIA and wil be finalising an interline agreement with them as early as Feb 2003...interesting hey!
..............and I have it on very good authority that Rex ARE hanging out for SIA and wil be finalising an interline agreement with them as early as Feb 2003...interesting hey!
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Everyone must realise by now that SIA are never going to fly domestically in Australia. Sydney Airport know that. Thats why they capitulated big time to Virgin who ended up with a better deal than they originally asked for.
Rex work with Virgin now and will be even closer very soon, especially when Virgin Atlantic comes in June, or sooner.
Rex work with Virgin now and will be even closer very soon, especially when Virgin Atlantic comes in June, or sooner.
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Thats all good, but my authority is from Singapore, and I can tell you that in Singapore, we have a different idea to whats being said in Australia. If REX are hanging out for SQ, they'll be hanging out a very very long time.
SQ are more interested in establishing more links to and from Australia and other countries, particularly South Africa. They simply cannot justify a new operation in another country as much as the press and others wish to speculate on.
The cold hard facts are they will not be starting here in their own right, any airline that is hanging out for them does so at their own fate.
I keep saying, there are a number of hurdles facing SQ starting here, without going in to all of them, lets say the bigger one is the federal government and the lack of respect and trust SQ have for them after bowing to QF and stifling the SQ/AirNZ/AN alliance.
SQ are more interested in establishing more links to and from Australia and other countries, particularly South Africa. They simply cannot justify a new operation in another country as much as the press and others wish to speculate on.
The cold hard facts are they will not be starting here in their own right, any airline that is hanging out for them does so at their own fate.
I keep saying, there are a number of hurdles facing SQ starting here, without going in to all of them, lets say the bigger one is the federal government and the lack of respect and trust SQ have for them after bowing to QF and stifling the SQ/AirNZ/AN alliance.
