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Search: Posts Made By: Beer Can Dreaming
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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Feb 2006, 12:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,894
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

DeHavillandDriver. For some reason you seem...

DeHavillandDriver.

For some reason you seem to be going on the defensive and to answer your question - no, I dont have an "axe to grind".

I thought it opportune to enquire as to an upcoming...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2006, 19:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,894
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

COP - very true but in this case their is no...

COP - very true but in this case their is no emotional attachment to my posting.
I merely raise a point and wonder whether anyone can elaborate.

Are their any VB pilots that can confirm this...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jan 2006, 20:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,894
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Speaking to a mate in NZ, apparently there is a...

Speaking to a mate in NZ, apparently there is a rumour that the NZ authorities have charged a very senior former pilot of Pacific Blue for a certain violation and a court case is pending.
That...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2005, 04:04
Replies: 37
Views: 4,912
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Jetstar seeks to have passenger charged

Jetstar urges charges over cabin fumes incident
12:09 PM December 10

Jetstar will urge Queensland Police to charge a passenger responsible for carrying a gas cylinder on to an aircraft.

The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Dec 2005, 20:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,339
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

MAX TOW. As with anything you only invest...

MAX TOW.

As with anything you only invest what you can afford to lose.
Unfortunately in this case the Virgin Prospectus and estimates have failed miserably.

Wirraway has just posted the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2005, 19:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,339
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Now if Sir Richard really wants his baby back...

Now if Sir Richard really wants his baby back that desperately he wouldnt be seeking other chumps (investors) to got it with him.

Or maybe Sir Richard isnt so sure of this move and wants to share...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2005, 16:41
Replies: 161
Views: 39,133
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Just heard an Ozjet radio commercial with Paul...

Just heard an Ozjet radio commercial with Paul Stoddart telling us that he has special discounted seats until Jan 06 between SYD and MEL for the wonderful price of $258 each way.
But wait for...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Nov 2005, 22:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,734
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Best ever Airline TV adverts

I remember as a kid airlines advertising on TV regularly.

In my opinion the best were always TAA adverts.
Their catchy "Up up and away" lyrics, their adds with the TV camera mounted on the tail...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2005, 22:36
Replies: 167
Views: 28,647
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Was this the same Captain Bristow that did...

Was this the same Captain Bristow that did adverts in Australia for Ronson electrical products back in the early seventies?

The add concluded thus, " And to the thief that stole my daughters...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Nov 2005, 22:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,778
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Good on QF for coming to the rescue. After all,...

Good on QF for coming to the rescue.
After all, they are under no obligation to do so.

I remember being stranded in HK with an Ansett ticket in Sept 2001 and CX wouldnt have a bar - it was QF to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Nov 2005, 11:31
Replies: 28
Views: 5,715
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Got to agree. Why the hell would you...

Got to agree.

Why the hell would you purchase an A340 which has higher engineering and maintenance costs being a 4 engined transport as opposed to a B777?

Got to agree that the B777 is alot...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2005, 11:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,466
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Quote: "Six days earlier, he had been...

Quote:

"Six days earlier, he had been released into his family's care after being admitted to a West Auckland mental health unit when he tried to harm himself"

For crying out loud, dont the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2005, 11:22
Replies: 15
Views: 4,970
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

OK then WhiteknuckleAirlines. Are you...

OK then WhiteknuckleAirlines.

Are you prepared to go to the media with this accusation about Auckland Airport airside staff having criminal convictions?
Pretty serious accusation but I dont doubt...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Oct 2005, 01:28
Replies: 53
Views: 6,696
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Perhaps Godfrey is feeling violated and...

Perhaps Godfrey is feeling violated and threatened judging by this notice to staff:

10th October 05

Queensland Discrimination Tribunal Finding

Dear Team,

Virgin Blue today was found...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Sep 2005, 06:48
Replies: 24
Views: 6,487
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

It amazes me that these individuals that took...

It amazes me that these individuals that took literally hundreds of thousands of dollars from the innocent remain unpunished.

So the ringleader from that circus runsoff and joins not only CASA,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Sep 2005, 06:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,330
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

So the Australian Government is chartering this...

So the Australian Government is chartering this Portugese airline with a less than stellar reputation to fly our personnel?

Just came across this gem:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Sep 2005, 23:11
Replies: 64
Views: 10,865
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

True about Stoddarts previous success with the...

True about Stoddarts previous success with the BAC 1-11, but in this case we are talking about business class passengers that both need and want to go from SYD-MEL reliably, at the same time knowing...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2005, 02:14
Replies: 24
Views: 6,487
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Woomera, would it be possible to refer to the...

Woomera, would it be possible to refer to the transcripts of Court cases relating to the main individual of AAA Airlines to give an idea as to the character of this person?

Bare in mind...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2005, 06:13
Replies: 19
Views: 1,542
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

1013. Absolute classic that sums it up pretty...

1013.
Absolute classic that sums it up pretty well.

Rather than see all wages go down, I'd like to see VB and J* wages go up to a more realistic level.

Ah, the hard done by second officer...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2005, 06:10
Replies: 23
Views: 3,984
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Whilst not being a huge Godfrey fan its great to...

Whilst not being a huge Godfrey fan its great to see Godfrey telling what is the obvious truth.
If he gets the sack then so be it.

What I do get miffed with is the way Branson never turns up to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2005, 00:18
Replies: 0
Views: 909
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Virgin Blue denies shifting jobs offshore

From the ABC news:

Virgin Blue denies plan to shift jobs offshore
8:20 AM August 27

Virgin Blue has denied rumours it is moving its Brisbane call centre to the Philippines, putting 170...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Aug 2005, 00:16
Replies: 86
Views: 8,631
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Milkybarkid- I find it amusing that you mispelled...

Milkybarkid- I find it amusing that you mispelled the word Britain but got the even more difficult word Luftwaffe spelled perfectly !

Just made me laugh, thats all.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Aug 2005, 01:20
Replies: 86
Views: 8,631
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Very true Kaptin M about the repercussions still...

Very true Kaptin M about the repercussions still being felt.

The point I made though was how the AFAP would have felt back in 89 about an operator like Branson coming onto the scene and not only...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2005, 01:45
Replies: 135
Views: 21,093
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Sounds like perfect justification for a pay rise...

Sounds like perfect justification for a pay rise fellas.

Low supply and high demand = a deserved salary increase.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Aug 2005, 01:40
Replies: 86
Views: 8,631
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Try this on for size. Imagine that it is 1989...

Try this on for size.
Imagine that it is 1989 and the market has been deregulated.

Along comes a pom that is starting up a new airline in Oz and advocates 35% lower wages for pilots as well as...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2005, 03:04
Replies: 28
Views: 6,824
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Jetblues. Sure thing mate. As you...

Jetblues.

Sure thing mate.
As you predicted it certainly has livened up the Virgin Blue share price.

It's slumped to $1.60 - its lowest price in history.

I bet all those Mum and Dad...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Aug 2005, 02:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,335
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Interesting times indeed. Good time for Sir...

Interesting times indeed.

Good time for Sir Dick to perhaps buy back in.
The VB share price rose 8 cents on Friday on speculation after the Toll Holdings offer, only to have the share price...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Aug 2005, 06:52
Replies: 5
Views: 2,012
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

ZK-NSJ. Why the hell would you want to buy...

ZK-NSJ.

Why the hell would you want to buy what is essentially a "dinosaur" when compared to the cost efficiencies and flexibility that a B787 or B777 can offer?
The B767-400 is still essentially...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2005, 13:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Oh come now Pinky. I suppose you'll be...

Oh come now Pinky.

I suppose you'll be telling us next that the book was much better !!

Remakes always have to compete with the original, but there will always be those that insist the original...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2005, 07:07
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Hugh Jarse....................touche !! I...

Hugh Jarse....................touche !!

I forgot to mention the Ray-Ban sunnies.
At Miramar the favourite sunnies were from a company known as Randolph Engineering or these days known as Randolph...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2005, 06:55
Replies: 21
Views: 3,452
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Yes by all accounts the movie is a stinker. ...

Yes by all accounts the movie is a stinker.

When it comes to technical accuracy in a movie, the technical advisor is totally ignored so that Hollywood can weave its "magic" and dumbfound its...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Aug 2005, 01:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,271
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Very good point about Bob Hawke. Why the...

Very good point about Bob Hawke.

Why the hell dont the IALPA and whoever negotiates for VB stop screwing around by negotiating themselves (Tech crew I mean) and get serious by employing a hard...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jul 2005, 21:55
Replies: 23
Views: 4,859
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Mr Buzzy. Perhaps you'd like to check the...

Mr Buzzy.

Perhaps you'd like to check the computer system again for a completed flight and make sure of your numbers.

The Captain even made a comment about everyone getting very "personalised"...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2005, 22:06
Replies: 23
Views: 4,859
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Flew home from BNE-MEL on Wednesday night (State...

Flew home from BNE-MEL on Wednesday night (State of Origin evening) with some 12 pax on board.
Was that a better loading?

No stupid cracks over the PA but I would have thought the service would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2005, 06:09
Replies: 15
Views: 1,767
Posted By Beer Can Dreaming

Is this the same Paul Sheehan that was slammed by...

Is this the same Paul Sheehan that was slammed by Media Watch for promoting a product that was the subject of a Coronial Enquiry at the time but failed to mention that simple fact????

Is this the...
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