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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2008, 20:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,957
Posted By Ex QF

2 Years Ago

I did a quick search and found this article from Oct 2006.
The Age Blogs: Travel (http://blogs.theage.com.au/travel/archives/2006/10/fuel_levy_fiasc.html)

So 2 years ago QF had the levy at $31 a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Oct 2008, 21:15
Replies: 106
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ex QF

"Dixon shares these traits with many Company CEOs...

"Dixon shares these traits with many Company CEOs running large corporations over the last ten years"

"If enough people complain loudly about this then some day something will be done,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2008, 21:16
Replies: 106
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ex QF

Would Dixon fly QF? When he does go and...

Would Dixon fly QF?

When he does go and starts to spend his hard-earned $$$, what airline do you think he will start to use when jeting off overseas?

Would he fly with QF? Does he have faith in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Oct 2008, 02:39
Replies: 106
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ex QF

Will it get any better at Qantas? Just like CEO...

Will it get any better at Qantas? Just like CEO that lowerlobe mentioned above, these people today, not only do they not care, they just don’t get it.

When I read about Dixon on this forum from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Sep 2008, 02:38
Replies: 18
Views: 5,998
Posted By Ex QF

So, is there an Executive GM Operations now? ...

So, is there an Executive GM Operations now?

Wasn't that the title that David Forsyth had when he departed QF?
I'm sure David had responsibility for Flight Operations as well as E&M, was that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Sep 2008, 03:30
Replies: 56
Views: 7,052
Posted By Ex QF

And now Garuda are back on the BNE-DPS run in...

And now Garuda are back on the BNE-DPS run in time for the summer school holidays.

e-Travel Blackboard: Garuda Indonesia resumes direct Brisbane Bali flights...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Sep 2008, 04:22
Replies: 56
Views: 7,052
Posted By Ex QF

And a quick look at the airline web sites reveal:...

And a quick look at the airline web sites reveal:

ADL-DPS Virgin 2 p/w & JetStar nothing direct.
PER-DPS Virgin 4 p/w & JetStar 3 p/w.
BNE-DPS Virgin 5 direct p/w. I say direct because the new...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Sep 2008, 02:46
Replies: 56
Views: 7,052
Posted By Ex QF

In regards to DOGONE. Released today, JQ to...

In regards to DOGONE.
Released today, JQ to operate BN - DN - Bali and return, starts 3rd Dec, 7 days per week.

We (family) go up twice a year - now before people start knocking the place - it...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jul 2008, 22:40
Replies: 84
Views: 13,730
Posted By Ex QF

Reeltime: As you say Staff disengagement would...

Reeltime: As you say Staff disengagement would accelerate, if that's possible, when people realize that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, just several more years for Gregg to finish what...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2008, 03:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,815
Posted By Ex QF

ahh WOD - at the expense of thread drift again -...

ahh WOD - at the expense of thread drift again - I recall that TN had the system and processed in AUD only. QF had a few modules from same software house and addressed all FX transactions correctly....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2008, 21:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,815
Posted By Ex QF

ah Stephen Tame.... came from Australian...

ah Stephen Tame....

came from Australian Airlines and supported their Financial Systems (technical side). Eastwest, you'll like this - he marrched into a meeting in his early days of the takeover...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jun 2008, 22:19
Replies: 80
Views: 11,995
Posted By Ex QF

Jet* from Perth

Just looking at the QF site and noticed that it is now 'up to date' with new schedules.

Jet* to DPS using A320's
but then it has codeshare flights - when you select the icon it states:
'Operated...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Jun 2008, 03:36
Replies: 46
Views: 9,867
Posted By Ex QF

I always thought that QF could use NAN as a...

I always thought that QF could use NAN as a stopover to reach other US destinations such as Chicago, Orlando and Dallas – flying there now means stopping in LAX or SFO so it’s still one stop.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2008, 03:16
Replies: 41
Views: 5,030
Posted By Ex QF

Boeing pays competitor Airbus via Qantas for delay

Boeing pays competitor Airbus via Qantas for delayThursday, April 17, 2008

Jetstar will request Qantas directors accept a $200 million deal today, which will enable the budget brand to lease a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Sep 2007, 22:06
Replies: 34
Views: 4,712
Posted By Ex QF

the ability for low-cost airlines to maintain satisfactory safety standards

An interesting article from:
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/index.asp?nav=2&id=69284
Budget carriers: low cost, high risk?
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
The crash of Thai budget carrier One-Two-Go...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Sep 2007, 03:13
Replies: 27
Views: 8,512
Posted By Ex QF

What about Perth?

If "Jetstar is expanding domestically and wants to grow in Asia."
Why have they ignored Perth?
Do any of you guys know? Is it simply because of fleet size?
OK, so they fly MEL-PER once a day but...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2007, 03:11
Replies: 0
Views: 667
Posted By Ex QF

Qantas Looks For Growth

Qantas looks for growth, shows no plans for slowing down
Thursday, 2 August 2007

http://www.etravelblackboard.com/index.asp?nav=2&id=67570

Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon has outlined the airline’s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jul 2007, 23:33
Replies: 112
Views: 20,492
Posted By Ex QF

From SMH ...

From SMH
http://www.smh.com.au/news/travel/jetstar-drama-at-bali/2007/07/23/1185042982638.html
A Jetstar plane has been forced to make an emergency landing at Bali's Denpasar airport after the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2007, 03:24
Replies: 17
Views: 3,907
Posted By Ex QF

'premium economy' update

Virgin Atlantic ad sums this (and no doubt many other things) up very well.
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/index.asp?nav=2&id=67085
They lag behind and Dixon blames ?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jun 2007, 03:46
Replies: 36
Views: 7,631
Posted By Ex QF

Or put another way Capt. Cynical. Qantas CFO...

Or put another way Capt. Cynical.
Qantas CFO pockets $1m from share sale
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
According to an article by The Age, Qantas’ chief financial officer Peter Gregg has taken advantage...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jun 2007, 22:24
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By Ex QF

Flying How Long?

Continental Airlines flight attendant celebrates 50 years of service with the airline over 26 million miles logged in her illustrious 50-year career with the airline
Wednesday, 13 June 2007...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th May 2007, 22:22
Replies: 216
Views: 24,481
Posted By Ex QF

Qantas 'worst international airline'

On top of other threads such as: Qantas Advertising, Truth About Dixon Son of Kerry...etc. Plus the Fourn Corners program last night, the following is found this morning....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2007, 03:26
Replies: 24
Views: 4,704
Posted By Ex QF

And less than a week after Dixon and his...

And less than a week after Dixon and his management team confirmed that they would stay on, you poor buggers find that:
"airline's current dream run could continue for another 18 months, thanks to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th May 2007, 05:00
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By Ex QF

Apa & Ba

APA sets eyes on British Airways
Friday, 18 May 2007
Rumours are circulating about Airline Partners Australia (APA) interest in buying out British Airways.
In a report from London overnight,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2007, 04:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,276
Posted By Ex QF

But God may help him

Turning to pilgrimage
Geoff Dixon has enlisted God's help in the dying days of the Qantas bid.
A week after Telstra discovered the lucrative Catholic Church niche market, Qantas has seen the light...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2007, 03:07
Replies: 39
Views: 5,910
Posted By Ex QF

JetBlue

And JetBlue sent the following to all of their customers.
Dear JetBlue Customers, We are sorry and embarrassed. But most of all, we are deeply sorry. Last week was the worst operational week in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Mar 2007, 20:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,148
Posted By Ex QF

And the executive directors... Quote: If the...

And the executive directors...
Quote:
If the bid fails and they walk (APA), then chief executive Geoff Dixon and chief financial officer Peter Gregg may have to leave their posts, given their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2007, 01:11
Replies: 39
Views: 8,236
Posted By Ex QF

And Economy equals ?

From Travel Section of SMH today.
http://blogs.smh.com.au/travel/archives/2007/02/jetstar_blues.html
For those who can't access it.
"No star night flight:
My first experience of travelling...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jan 2007, 01:46
Replies: 37
Views: 6,351
Posted By Ex QF

JetStar International Getting It Right.........Not

Was informed by a family friend who is a regular to Bali that plenty of very unhappy JetStar travellers to that part of the world and they have only been doing the MEL & SYD/DPS runs for a month or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2006, 20:16
Replies: 68
Views: 13,073
Posted By Ex QF

Bit Off Track But....

Have any of you QF staff enquired on Jet* staff travel fares as yet? I know the destinations may not appeal to some of you but just wondering about the comparison between current QF fares and the new...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2006, 20:21
Replies: 25
Views: 4,858
Posted By Ex QF

JetStar Employing Thai Cabin Crew

Reported on etravelblackboard today.
Jetstar keeps costs down with Thai cabin crew

Tuesday, 7 November 2006

Jetstar has always tried to maintain its low fare for its customers by keeping its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Oct 2006, 03:14
Replies: 34
Views: 6,613
Posted By Ex QF

And From Across the Ditch

Air New Zealand confirms 70 jobs to go to Fiji
Wednesday, 4 October 2006



Air New Zealand management has given to the green light to a proposal to outsource most of its finance department...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Oct 2006, 22:04
Replies: 34
Views: 6,613
Posted By Ex QF

Why not just 'Outsouce Management'

Many years ago – prior to 1992 – QF IT was set up as a separate company, why? To pay their IT people better rates than the QF awards, basically so that they could retain their IT staff and recruit...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Sep 2006, 21:40
Replies: 32
Views: 6,820
Posted By Ex QF

No 'nt' in Qantas

Well, while Dixon may still sing 'We Still Call Australia Home' it appears that the NT might be disappearing from Qantas.
the following article from etravelblackboard
Qantas makes NT a harder place...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2006, 03:21
Replies: 53
Views: 8,334
Posted By Ex QF

What about staff travel?

Just wondering:
I have been told by some current staff that if travelling on JetStar and you do not get on. You lose your dollars. Is that correct.
I know management don’t but surely this is...
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