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First off I would just like to say VILE VILE VILE! Ha ha... (Wouldn't be a post from me if those words weren't placed somewhere near the top!)
OK. We all knew the boys were going to lose the tie. Most say it is a good thing. Am I the only one who with a need to look glamourous?! (And not like I should be behind a check out at K-Mart!)
The boys' uniform consists of the current black pants with a short or long sleeve polo-type shirt. It is COMPLETELY BLACK with an orange band around the neck and sleeves. Too much black! The material is flimsy and reminds me of a Bonds T shirt. Won't take long to need replacing. Oh, don't let me forget the zip up the front.... Very "6 year old puts on his 'special' shirt for a friend's birthday party..." (We all remember 1985 when it was cool to have zip up the front of your shirt!)
Now now. It isn't all bad for boys. The belt is very "Star Trek" and I think it looks cool. The Jacket is very corporate. Single breasted and looks very sharp. The four buttons come up high to where the small orange lapels begin. Looks quite nice and the orange is great but we could probably use a tad more to break up the BLACKNESS!
I digress....
Now how come JQ can afford four buttons on the jacket yet the current Morissey uniform only has two?
Now - the girls' uniform is generally much better. Didn't get such a close look at it as the BRIGHT ORANGE jacket blinded me temporaily! That is correct. BRIGHT ORANGE! Once we stow the jacket (or give it to our husband to use on the construction site) the uniform is actually quite nice. Very simple and reminds me of a the casual type bank teller uniforms you see nowadays. Very credit union. It is, of course (!), black. Same pants and skirt as the current uniform with black blouse. The dress is black and looks a similar fit to the current uniform. I am guessing most girls will go for the dress. Both the dress and blouse have a thin orange band around the neck and sleeves. Looks OK.
I didn't get a look at the belt. A few girls say it is made from a disgusting material and already looks frayed.
Overall the uniform is OK. Just OK. I think the guys could look a bit more corporate and less like a K-Mart employee. The jacket is really what saves it for the guys. The girls uniform is maybe a tad too casual and is again too black. Still passable as the dress is quite nice. Passable - except for the HIDEOUS VILE orange jacket! My God - what were they thinking? The girls will look like a council worker with the jacket on and a bank teller when it isn't!
Now for those of you who have completed the VQ to JQ conversion tranining (BRAINWASH)...
I am not in 'The Pit' about the new uniform. I am using 'STICKMAN' to act the opposite positive behaviour to the negative emotion that I am feeling.
For those of you who have yet to enjoy the two days of mental torture and psycho babble that is the 'JQ Conversion Training'... You can use the advice I have repeated above to help yourself when you are down. - OR - You can use it to fertalise the lawn!
First off I would just like to say VILE VILE VILE! Ha ha... (Wouldn't be a post from me if those words weren't placed somewhere near the top!)
OK. We all knew the boys were going to lose the tie. Most say it is a good thing. Am I the only one who with a need to look glamourous?! (And not like I should be behind a check out at K-Mart!)
The boys' uniform consists of the current black pants with a short or long sleeve polo-type shirt. It is COMPLETELY BLACK with an orange band around the neck and sleeves. Too much black! The material is flimsy and reminds me of a Bonds T shirt. Won't take long to need replacing. Oh, don't let me forget the zip up the front.... Very "6 year old puts on his 'special' shirt for a friend's birthday party..." (We all remember 1985 when it was cool to have zip up the front of your shirt!)
Now now. It isn't all bad for boys. The belt is very "Star Trek" and I think it looks cool. The Jacket is very corporate. Single breasted and looks very sharp. The four buttons come up high to where the small orange lapels begin. Looks quite nice and the orange is great but we could probably use a tad more to break up the BLACKNESS!
I digress....
Now how come JQ can afford four buttons on the jacket yet the current Morissey uniform only has two?
Now - the girls' uniform is generally much better. Didn't get such a close look at it as the BRIGHT ORANGE jacket blinded me temporaily! That is correct. BRIGHT ORANGE! Once we stow the jacket (or give it to our husband to use on the construction site) the uniform is actually quite nice. Very simple and reminds me of a the casual type bank teller uniforms you see nowadays. Very credit union. It is, of course (!), black. Same pants and skirt as the current uniform with black blouse. The dress is black and looks a similar fit to the current uniform. I am guessing most girls will go for the dress. Both the dress and blouse have a thin orange band around the neck and sleeves. Looks OK.
I didn't get a look at the belt. A few girls say it is made from a disgusting material and already looks frayed.
Overall the uniform is OK. Just OK. I think the guys could look a bit more corporate and less like a K-Mart employee. The jacket is really what saves it for the guys. The girls uniform is maybe a tad too casual and is again too black. Still passable as the dress is quite nice. Passable - except for the HIDEOUS VILE orange jacket! My God - what were they thinking? The girls will look like a council worker with the jacket on and a bank teller when it isn't!
Now for those of you who have completed the VQ to JQ conversion tranining (BRAINWASH)...
I am not in 'The Pit' about the new uniform. I am using 'STICKMAN' to act the opposite positive behaviour to the negative emotion that I am feeling.
For those of you who have yet to enjoy the two days of mental torture and psycho babble that is the 'JQ Conversion Training'... You can use the advice I have repeated above to help yourself when you are down. - OR - You can use it to fertalise the lawn!
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What designer?
Pet. For there to be a 'designer' they would have to have been 'designed'. They weren't. They were 'supplied' seems more appropriate. 
Dowd Corporate supplied them. Dowd did the St George Bank uniform and they did the distribution for the current QF one. Maybe their website has photos. I am sure JQ will do a media release soon enough. I do know the photo shot with our most beautiful crew was done this week. Yet I was not invitied...
Dowd Corporate supplied them. Dowd did the St George Bank uniform and they did the distribution for the current QF one. Maybe their website has photos. I am sure JQ will do a media release soon enough. I do know the photo shot with our most beautiful crew was done this week. Yet I was not invitied...
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I love how you call it a Brainwash! I think the motivational piece at the end (the last 4 hours) was the best part of it! Just the sort of thing we needed. And yes Ditz...I do think you're in the pit. Your stickman is down there too, helping you furnish it and to bring others with you! LOL! 
Have to say I don't think much of the uniform either. But our options are...what? Irrespective of whether or not we like it, it's here to stay. Better get used to it...such a pity we have to hand back our old one!
Of course Ditz...me in all black. Real good look!
The official launch is in early May sometime I believe.
Have to say I don't think much of the uniform either. But our options are...what? Irrespective of whether or not we like it, it's here to stay. Better get used to it...such a pity we have to hand back our old one!
Of course Ditz...me in all black. Real good look!
The official launch is in early May sometime I believe.
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Hahahaha Ditz you have me in hysterics oh my god there fully must have been no designer. I guess you'll be spending more time handling money like a bank when everything is JQ! no more boxes which means no more Crunchy cheese twists! NOoooooooooooooooo they're so yummy!
Skysista it looks like our ideas of a ladies orange soviet style hat with a silver star badge on the front with matching orange and star carry on luggage is not going to happen....DaMNit! that would have kept a bit of glam.
Ditzy i saw the engineers modelling the Jetstar high vis vest...they're damn sexy LOL..... they look like they're from the Village people HAHAHAHAHAHHA
Skysista it looks like our ideas of a ladies orange soviet style hat with a silver star badge on the front with matching orange and star carry on luggage is not going to happen....DaMNit! that would have kept a bit of glam.
Ditzy i saw the engineers modelling the Jetstar high vis vest...they're damn sexy LOL..... they look like they're from the Village people HAHAHAHAHAHHA
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Hello Captain Josh
There is nothing wrong with them at all! I want one!! can you get me one please please my high vis vest is the pits it looks like it had vomit on it no matter how much i try and clean it!
There is nothing wrong with them at all! I want one!! can you get me one please please my high vis vest is the pits it looks like it had vomit on it no matter how much i try and clean it!
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Captain Josh If you are in BNE you can just give it to me. I'm always airside wondering around gates 16-21. I dont have a room I just wonder around the tarmac or hiding where they keep the spare tyres if it rains heavy lol. I'm honestly going to really really miss coming on the 717s the crew are soooooo nice :-)
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Josh
You said you were in MBE, which is the airport code for Monbetsu in Japan.
I think you meant MEL, which is the airport code for Melbourne.
(Have a look at this site - it will help you with your training http://www.airportcitycodes.com)
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You said you were in MBE, which is the airport code for Monbetsu in Japan.
I think you meant MEL, which is the airport code for Melbourne.
(Have a look at this site - it will help you with your training http://www.airportcitycodes.com)
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Jetstar international...is still a concept. I'm sure it will be happening. But then what about Australian Airlines?
Another rumour that seems to be going around is that Short haul crew will use the airbus to go international on short hops.
Another rumour that seems to be going around is that Short haul crew will use the airbus to go international on short hops.
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Skysista it looks like our ideas of a ladies orange soviet style hat with a silver star badge on the front with matching orange and star carry on luggage is not going to happen....DaMNit! that would have kept a bit of glam.
Not sure so much black is such a good idea, considering the mainline uniform has so much already...
Dammit dammit dammit. I really needed an orange fluffy Soviet hat too
Well, there's always a small hope for cool luggage...
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Normail I would have said anything has to be better than the Qantas "Gay Bag" or "Esky". But now I am not so sure. With such hideous uniforms I don't even want to imagine what they are capable of coming up with.
Something with a drawstring, perhaps?!
Or perhaps a Coles bag. That's what most of our customers will be using!
Just kidding...
Something with a drawstring, perhaps?!
Or perhaps a Coles bag. That's what most of our customers will be using!
Just kidding...
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oh i do appologise for that Virgin hot shot!
I should have used the Aviation terminology!! What was i thinking?
Oh dear, shows how immature you Virgin pplz can be
lol
I should have used the Aviation terminology!! What was i thinking?
Oh dear, shows how immature you Virgin pplz can be
lol
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Ditzyboy....
You clearly underestimate the proposed clientele....
Of course their not going to use the Coles plastic bag....
It'll be the westie suitcase for sure!
You clearly underestimate the proposed clientele....
Of course their not going to use the Coles plastic bag....
It'll be the westie suitcase for sure!
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Ah ditzboy, you underestimate the value of the QF mainline 'esky' bag ..... six full-size bottles of French champagne fit neatly into it, sling it over your shoulder, and you are off to the next upline crew party .... and if you dont want to 'clink-clink' your way through customs, attach it to the wheelie bag and let the wheelie do all the work 
a very handy little bag indeed, it should be every modern-hostess' accessory of choice
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does anyone know where we can get a picture of this 'black, black, orange, and black' creation? I am dying for a good laugh ....
the Jetstar website would have to be the most boring website in aviation history --- it doesnt have anything on it !!
a very handy little bag indeed, it should be every modern-hostess' accessory of choice
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does anyone know where we can get a picture of this 'black, black, orange, and black' creation? I am dying for a good laugh ....
the Jetstar website would have to be the most boring website in aviation history --- it doesnt have anything on it !!