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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Jul 2006, 14:53
Replies: 22
Views: 2,562
Posted By pug munter

All this shipping/aviation stuff might be very...

All this shipping/aviation stuff might be very important to you lot but really, mates, isn't getting the World Cup in Australia in 2018 the real issue?

Some one has to wake up, surely? All the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Mar 2006, 11:48
Replies: 38
Views: 6,507
Posted By pug munter

QF is no longer "Australian" but is part of the...

QF is no longer "Australian" but is part of the new world of transnational corporations who solely persue the needs of their shareholders, regardless of the cost (to anyone). That is, using a human...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2006, 02:16
Replies: 36
Views: 9,817
Posted By pug munter

Were there any assets actually owned by Volare? ...

Were there any assets actually owned by Volare?
Most were leased and returned to their owners when the crooks running that show got caught.
What happened to the pilots and their salaries and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Dec 2005, 05:33
Replies: 52
Views: 9,815
Posted By pug munter

Maybe I'm just cynical.... John Howard...

Maybe I'm just cynical....

John Howard forces through the new IR laws which will benefit QF immeasurably.

QF rewards Johnnie by allowing him to ring his Sherrif mate and give him the good news...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2005, 18:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By pug munter

Funny thing is, if I were a lawyer then I'd...

Funny thing is, if I were a lawyer then I'd wonder if they had breached my contract by refusing to provide return transport to LT parking.

The guy on the gate told me that people were parking...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2005, 08:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By pug munter

punter parking changes at Sydney

Went away to the UK for 2 weeks and left the car in Long Term Parking. Got back last weekend and found a sign at International Terminal saying, "no more busses to LT parking, go catch a cab". There...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Nov 2005, 10:48
Replies: 24
Views: 4,613
Posted By pug munter

Folks, lets not forget, QF and VB are brands...

Folks, lets not forget, QF and VB are brands owned by their shareholders. Giving them 'personalities', as in one being more 'Australian' than the other, is to fall for the game that their respective...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jun 2005, 13:29
Replies: 26
Views: 2,676
Posted By pug munter

Given the dreadful quality of the service on the...

Given the dreadful quality of the service on the LA flight if you are a QF passenger, a bit of competition from SQ might improve their game in cattle class.

Next time I might go use the other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2005, 09:55
Replies: 10
Views: 2,299
Posted By pug munter

Al A fair and reasonable explanation. ...

Al

A fair and reasonable explanation.

However, I can, through my own entirely separate experience, ratify that corporates will purchase consultants reports.

The media, well another story,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2005, 07:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,299
Posted By pug munter

So lets get this straight, Al E. Vator, Thomas is...

So lets get this straight, Al E. Vator, Thomas is quoted in the SMH article as saying:

1. "I would have thought the model was vulnerable to say the least," Ian Thomas, a director of the Centre for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Feb 2005, 05:37
Replies: 46
Views: 5,967
Posted By pug munter

Now maybe its all a bit unfair at this stage to...

Now maybe its all a bit unfair at this stage to suggest the following but after a quick google on 'mass hysteria' brought up this link to a reuters article:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Dec 2004, 09:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,246
Posted By pug munter

EWL Thanks for the comments. I booked...

EWL

Thanks for the comments.

I booked directly with QF and made multiple checks with them before departing both legs to ensure all was ok. Jumped all the hoops regarding travelling with a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2004, 23:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,246
Posted By pug munter

you think thats bad!

Last month, I checked in to LAX with my wife who is pregnant but within all relevant guidelines (had medical certificate but never checked etc).

LAX check-in is handled by American Airlines....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Dec 2004, 20:07
Replies: 26
Views: 4,492
Posted By pug munter

Is this the same Sky News which was strongly...

Is this the same Sky News which was strongly criticised for making up a montage of old shots about the firing of a missile from a ship during the start of the Iraq conflict?

The reporter was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Nov 2004, 21:16
Replies: 66
Views: 19,315
Posted By pug munter

Vicious business? Go back over the years of posts...

Vicious business? Go back over the years of posts on this airline and you will see the many warning posts about the quality of management and the dubiousness of its owners. Staff working for such...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Nov 2004, 21:20
Replies: 66
Views: 19,315
Posted By pug munter

No comments from anyone at Volare? If this was...

No comments from anyone at Volare? If this was Ryanair or Easyjet I guess there would be lots of views. Perhaps some timidity?

Volare - another Parmalatt?

Cheers

Pug
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2004, 00:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,394
Posted By pug munter

In the past, insiders in Volare have usually...

In the past, insiders in Volare have usually commented on threads about their employer, and some comments have been quite illuminating.

Is this now a case that there is a negative atmosphere in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Sep 2004, 10:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,394
Posted By pug munter

Why would an Italian company call in British...

Why would an Italian company call in British accountants?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2004, 07:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By pug munter

C76 Watchout, they're everywhere! Read...

C76

Watchout, they're everywhere! Read Hare's book, Without Concience or go to his website
www.hare.org

Its all pretty frightening stuff and then you start recognising the traits in fellow...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Aug 2004, 09:27
Replies: 152
Views: 27,696
Posted By pug munter

Whilst the US are threatening to use the WTO...

Whilst the US are threatening to use the WTO against Airbus, has it asked the WTO to review its actions against Boeing?

The WTO is critical of American tax treatment of companies, based in...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2004, 01:30
Replies: 13
Views: 6,222
Posted By pug munter

The quick evacuation by UA seems to contract what...

The quick evacuation by UA seems to contract what recently happened in Sydney when a sick bag with BOB written on it was found in first class. The 747 returned to Sydney and pax were kept on board...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2004, 00:48
Replies: 36
Views: 5,960
Posted By pug munter

Ditz I have agreed, up to now, with your...

Ditz

I have agreed, up to now, with your erudite posts as they have added a balanced viewpoint from the workers' side of the game.

I felt your post, pre-edit of the gratuitous comment about a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2004, 03:31
Replies: 36
Views: 5,960
Posted By pug munter

Hey Ditzyboy! Must be even better when...

Hey Ditzyboy!

Must be even better when there's no passengers at all! With your attitude you might find the people who pay your salary choosing the other airline.

Sounds like a p*ss poor...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Aug 2004, 00:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,620
Posted By pug munter

Well, its clear that the professional investment...

Well, its clear that the professional investment market has indicated what it thinks about Virgin's existing management. Not a lot!

Any guesses as to the future? Try this:

If profit = revenue...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Aug 2004, 08:33
Replies: 36
Views: 5,960
Posted By pug munter

As most here have said, the journalism doesn't...

As most here have said, the journalism doesn't really reek of professionalism but more importantly who has the better strategy and will generate enough positive cashflow to survive? True low cost...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2004, 12:26
Replies: 42
Views: 5,904
Posted By pug munter

Given this is a rumour mill....... Any truth...

Given this is a rumour mill.......

Any truth to the story on ABC radio that there was a US VIP on board, a senior consular figure, who was removed immediately and separately from the pax?

Just...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jul 2004, 05:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By pug munter

Yup, sorry Ding, it was Sydney as others guessed....

Yup, sorry Ding, it was Sydney as others guessed. Pretty silly of me to turn a question into a quiz. Hope you get new batteries for your balls soon.

Thanks Namps for the confirmation.

Cheers
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Jul 2004, 10:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By pug munter

QF go-around sunday 18/7 am?

Hi

I came in this Sunday morning on the DJ flight from Christchurch and it was pretty interesting due to the gusty winds.

At around 9am, did a QF 747 execute a go-around after touching down? We...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jun 2004, 23:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,353
Posted By pug munter

Last time I spent any time in Central Asia, ...

Last time I spent any time in Central Asia, ex-Soviet aircraft like these did not have any emergency oxygen system for the passengers. I was wondering why the shelves were so thin!

Mug
Forum: Italian Forum
10th Apr 2004, 13:12
Replies: 15
Views: 1,345
Posted By pug munter

The ocassional lapses into English on this forum...

The ocassional lapses into English on this forum are totally enlightening!

It just reminds me of the differences between drivers in Italy and the uk on see a red traffic light. To one they are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Mar 2004, 08:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,330
Posted By pug munter

It might be easier if the term "terrorist...

It might be easier if the term "terrorist attacks" was defined a bit more. Does the PX's 767 has the appropriate security door? It all smacks of a beat up of the story which happened some time ago...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Mar 2004, 03:45
Replies: 84
Views: 10,433
Posted By pug munter

Surely the time to be worried is not now but X...

Surely the time to be worried is not now but X months down the road when the records problem still has not been fixed? At some stage, a series of small problems might just get some synergy and become...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Feb 2004, 06:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,387
Posted By pug munter

ASO Yup, I do know a few geordies end up in...

ASO

Yup, I do know a few geordies end up in Oz but as you say Manchester is already served with direct flights to Oz. The pricing you quote indicates the market is pretty competitive and thin so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2004, 08:07
Replies: 9
Views: 2,387
Posted By pug munter

Good luck to them. Would I invest my money? ...

Good luck to them.

Would I invest my money?

Christmas 2003 saw the annual Austravel charters from Gatwick to Sydney on a European Airways 747-200. Quite early on low bookings saw significant...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Feb 2004, 06:19
Replies: 35
Views: 4,594
Posted By pug munter

If Volare charters are departing without...

If Volare charters are departing without catering, surely the passengers must be squealing to tour organisers? Does this mean that Volare's reputation will quickly become known and hasten its demise?...
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