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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?

Where does QF9 operate to & from?

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...

:p

In fairness, there are two legs. MEL DXB & DXB LHR.

which is hemorrhaging?

Both presumably code shared with EK.

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.

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.:rolleyes:

ah, the 'amazing' transformation continues............

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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.

I haven't done the 9 for a while, but I have no reason to doubt the load drop. It doesn't matter what job people have, it doesn't take a lot of grey matter to understand that Qantas would be managed better by a box of fish than the current pile of 'leaders' who seem to look upon Qantas as Michael Williamson saw the HSU.

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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?

Thanks for the tip!

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.

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?

well I must have picked a bad day in september, cause the bloody thing was chockers! :bored: No upgrades in sight

Same with the 10 coming back.

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.

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)

Hmmm gee lets see who would I choose between EK and QF? Tough choice that one!

Been this way for a couple of weeks now with the odd more full day here and there.
Coming back it's full as a state school, quiet season as has been suggested.

QF for sure.. all the business class emirates trips i have done have been nothing short of miserable with over worked under appreciated crew.

Help is on the way :ugh:

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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.

Advertised position:
SEEK - Route Strategy Analyst Job in Sydney

And another;
SEEK - International Scheduling Analyst Job in Sydney

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recommend adjustments to the Qantas international network, including timing and capacity, to maximise profitability and/or minimise cost

Isn't it easier to say shrinking to grow?

Interesting the job description doesn't mention the word growth.
Another win for HR!