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Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
17th Dec 2001, 03:46
Replies: 0
Views: 94
Posted By Curious G

Question QF in NZ?

Does anyone know why Qantas wishes to talk to the NZ Govt?

Cullen says he is refusing to discuss Air NZ with them.

What other plans have QF got?? :confused:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
28th Nov 2001, 23:20
Replies: 7
Views: 126
Posted By Curious G

Post I don't know who you've been talking to but the...

I don't know who you've been talking to but the loads I've seen LAX - AKL are in the order of 320-350.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th Nov 2001, 23:36
Replies: 96
Views: 11,154
Posted By Curious G

Talking Fed out hay to sheep stranded in snow, from an...

Fed out hay to sheep stranded in snow, from an iroquois for three weeks. Unfortunately, killed four with direct hits!! :D
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
20th Oct 2001, 22:23
Replies: 2
Views: 95
Posted By Curious G

Exclamation Industrial action has been called off. This was...

Industrial action has been called off. This was the only thing stopping CX from dealing.

If CX fails to deal with the union now... watch out :eek: :eek:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
1st Oct 2001, 00:47
Replies: 15
Views: 206
Posted By Curious G

Post Nothing to do with QF starting up a low cost...

Nothing to do with QF starting up a low cost carrier to take on VB?

Just a thought.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
25th Sep 2001, 07:59
Replies: 2
Views: 77
Posted By Curious G

Thumbs up Good to see/ hear

As it was at most U.S. airports, last Saturday was the first near-normal
day at Denver International since the terrorist attacks.

On United's Flight 564 the door had just been locked and the...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
20th Sep 2001, 12:23
Replies: 1
Views: 112
Posted By Curious G

Red face The outlook is bleak

It is not a good time in the flying business, unless you do it purely for fun!

American Airlines owner AMR Corporation, cut 20,000 jobs, shared between American and a number of smaller...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
14th Sep 2001, 08:05
Replies: 125
Views: 3,062
Posted By Curious G

Thumbs down Very smart. The only thing ANZ is guilty of...

Very smart.

The only thing ANZ is guilty of is buying a bankrupt airline and not having the cash to turn them around.

Hence the current situation.

Doesn't really make sense to threaten the...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
14th Sep 2001, 07:56
Replies: 45
Views: 1,273
Posted By Curious G

Post I agree, keep the woman. But what is holding...

I agree, keep the woman.

But what is holding all ANZ aircraft on the ground going to prove??

Are you trying to send ANZ down the gurgler as well???

Wouldn't that be a triumph for stupidity!!...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
13th Sep 2001, 08:15
Replies: 32
Views: 376
Posted By Curious G

Post I don't fancy my own crew shooting me as they get...

I don't fancy my own crew shooting me as they get up!
Tazars would be very beneficial to my efis system should they go the wrong way.

Ground security is the answer. Stuff the delay it causes.
If...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
13th Sep 2001, 07:57
Replies: 29
Views: 504
Posted By Curious G

Red face Seen the latest Air NZ (profit)? Air NZ...

Seen the latest Air NZ (profit)?

Air NZ profit statement (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=216779&thesection=business&thesubsection=latest)
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Sep 2001, 08:31
Replies: 29
Views: 504
Posted By Curious G

Unhappy Really on one option left on the cards. The...

Really on one option left on the cards.

The dreaded 'R'.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
12th Sep 2001, 08:26
Replies: 18
Views: 137
Posted By Curious G

Post Toomey deserves better than this. He is an...

Toomey deserves better than this. He is an inspirational character hamstrung by incompetent colleagues.
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
11th Sep 2001, 11:55
Replies: 28
Views: 916
Posted By Curious G

Unhappy The list is long and distinguished... The...

The list is long and distinguished...

The point is, nobody in the last 13 years has taken the hard decisions and turned AN around.

now we find ourselves in the current predicament!

:(
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Sep 2001, 13:15
Replies: 140
Views: 4,509
Posted By Curious G

Post So Traffic, you think this is a cunning plan...

So Traffic,

you think this is a cunning plan by QF to swallow a larger share of the market in a semi endorsed fashion?

What about the people? Where will they be in 6 months??
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Sep 2001, 12:53
Replies: 140
Views: 4,509
Posted By Curious G

Question So it looks as though Ansett will be owned by...

So it looks as though Ansett will be owned by Aussies again (forgetting about BA at the moment).

I bet the competition watchdogs in Aus will be hopping mad.

Not to mention RB!!
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Sep 2001, 09:18
Replies: 8
Views: 226
Posted By Curious G

Thumbs down I hate to confess to this but... I believe...

I hate to confess to this but...

I believe SQ & BA will be running the show completely by then, only in disguise. A very poor disguise!!

:(
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
10th Sep 2001, 08:46
Replies: 140
Views: 4,509
Posted By Curious G

Post More news here: nzoom...

More news here:

nzoom (http://onenews.nzoom.com/news_detail/0,1227,56177-1-7,00.html)
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
9th Sep 2001, 09:31
Replies: 32
Views: 347
Posted By Curious G

Red face 'ACT, (NZ political party),fears liquidation of...

'ACT, (NZ political party),fears liquidation of Air NZ subsidiary
9 September 2001



ACT believes Air New Zealand may be forced to put Ansett Australia into liquidation as early as tomorrow. ...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Sep 2001, 09:28
Replies: 165
Views: 3,982
Posted By Curious G

Post Seriously, That is a good point. 45ish% of...

Seriously,

That is a good point. 45ish% of market share cannot be sniffed at. The 'good' name of Ansett is definately tradeable.

The hole in the bottom of the bucket is what needs fixing!

I...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
7th Sep 2001, 09:17
Replies: 165
Views: 3,982
Posted By Curious G

Post Why don't they (Air NZ board) file for bankrupcy...

Why don't they (Air NZ board) file for bankrupcy over Ansett. Next day start a new airline (using ansett assetts and 2/3 of personnel).

It worked for the directors of QNZ!!!

:p ;) :p :D
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
1st Sep 2001, 02:48
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By Curious G

Post Your sources must be clarvoiant :confused: ...

Your sources must be clarvoiant :confused:

I wouldn't think the NZ govt knows how it is going to further push NZ towards a third world status, YET.

I'm sure they will think of something!! ...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
30th Aug 2001, 02:36
Replies: 3
Views: 111
Posted By Curious G

Lightbulb What have you guys been on??! I doubt very...

What have you guys been on??!

I doubt very much whether the CRJ (definately not the 717) will be seen here.

Rotosua and Queenstown are not suitable for operations and all the other likely...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
26th Aug 2001, 08:10
Replies: 21
Views: 377
Posted By Curious G

Post The article referred to is splattered all over...

The article referred to is splattered all over the 'Sunday Star Times'.

Various people have there say one way or the other in the paper.

It is still too close to call at this stage.

...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
26th Aug 2001, 00:43
Replies: 21
Views: 377
Posted By Curious G

Post Air NZ bailout

I read with interest this mornings paper which states 'Govt may bail out Air NZ'.

Basically, the NZ govt doesn't like the idea of SIA lifting its stake and is equally suspicious of QF.

The...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
24th Aug 2001, 07:02
Replies: 16
Views: 193
Posted By Curious G

Cool I fly everything for fun. If I wasn't having fun,...

I fly everything for fun. If I wasn't having fun, I wouldn't be there!! :cool:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
22nd Aug 2001, 06:44
Replies: 3
Views: 227
Posted By Curious G

Post I quite agree with mrfish. Having spent...

I quite agree with mrfish.
Having spent sometime in the mob it WAS by far the most rewarding flying i have ever done.

The RNZAF, sadly, is in decline and Aussie/ UK are better options if you are...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
21st Aug 2001, 10:00
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By Curious G

Red face I cringe at the thought of the NZ govt. making...

I cringe at the thought of the NZ govt. making this sort of call with the talent (or lack there of) of their cabinet!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
18th Aug 2001, 01:02
Replies: 6
Views: 195
Posted By Curious G

Post More money than brains really! But I guess...

More money than brains really!

But I guess that is how many of the great pioneers achieved fame.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Aug 2001, 08:42
Replies: 40
Views: 2,549
Posted By Curious G

Post As you wish :p :p :p

As you wish :p :p :p
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
6th Aug 2001, 04:25
Replies: 40
Views: 2,549
Posted By Curious G

Post Not quite. To aquire a HK ATPL/ CPL licence,...

Not quite.

To aquire a HK ATPL/ CPL licence, you are required to do a flight test in Aussie.

This is currently done on the Dutchess.

Hope this clears any confusion :) :)
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
5th Aug 2001, 03:26
Replies: 40
Views: 2,549
Posted By Curious G

fish I think mrfish knows what I'm about. Some of the...

I think mrfish knows what I'm about. Some of the majors require you to undergo ~5 hrs or so in a Dutchess for their particular licence.

Makes sense to already be familiar on type so the transition...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
29th Jul 2001, 09:10
Replies: 40
Views: 2,549
Posted By Curious G

Smile Bonjour mrfish!! How was the trip north?? ...

Bonjour mrfish!!

How was the trip north??
i'd suggest using the Dutchess @ Ardmore.
Might come in handy later on!!

Let me know how you go.

Good luck :cool: :cool:
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
8th Jul 2001, 08:01
Replies: 47
Views: 1,875
Posted By Curious G

Wink AN won't go down the gurgler. Too many interested...

AN won't go down the gurgler. Too many interested parties in high places will see to it that 'competition' remains in the market.
I'm not taking odds on who will be bank-rolling it though.
I...
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