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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2021, 02:15
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Me too - never had an issue with AIPA guys moving...

Me too - never had an issue with AIPA guys moving to the company.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2021, 21:50
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I think you’re looking at a different set of...

I think you’re looking at a different set of stats than the rest of us. QF is in an excellent financial position. They will dominate the region post COVID.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Aug 2021, 08:20
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

With all due respect, how can you possibly assert...

With all due respect, how can you possibly assert that? Everyone is so full of their own BS here on PPRUNE!

Talk about a glass half empty kind of person. You must be a hoot to hang around! :-)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Aug 2021, 08:47
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Agree. Don’t know how people like Melbourne Flyer...

Agree. Don’t know how people like Melbourne Flyer come up with this dribble!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2021, 04:14
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I hear you, but still believe QF could choose not...

I hear you, but still believe QF could choose not to be such asses. But they don’t. :-)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2021, 09:06
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Why not? After all those loyal years of service,...

Why not? After all those loyal years of service, would it be so bad to do one iota more than legally necessary?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jul 2021, 12:44
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

What a bunch of rubbish - if the company got...

What a bunch of rubbish - if the company got enough 350s or more 787s most of the SOs on the 380 would take FO slots anyway.

I reckon the ones that are too junior for a slot would happily take 787...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jul 2021, 11:33
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I think they meant the sandpit as in the Middle...

I think they meant the sandpit as in the Middle East, not Perth! :}
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Jul 2021, 06:04
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Short haul all stood up. Not expecting stand...

Short haul all stood up. Not expecting stand downs last I was told.
Longhaul - status quo - 330/787 rotating pretty much month on month off.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Jul 2021, 08:53
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

You are definitely a special one Telfer. I pity...

You are definitely a special one Telfer. I pity you.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jul 2021, 04:04
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

We haven’t been furloughed - we’ve been placed in...

We haven’t been furloughed - we’ve been placed in limbo. Big difference. If we had been made redundant and paid as such, it’d be a different conversation.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2021, 09:51
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

This and many more FACTS about vaccination could...

This and many more FACTS about vaccination could easily be propagated by some decent advertising by the government.

By contrast, every TV / Radio ad in the UK and the US is pro vaccination and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2021, 03:19
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Dont know if there would be any such thing - I’d...

Dont know if there would be any such thing - I’d say most of the world, including Oz will require a vaccination to enter the country.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2021, 02:57
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Disagree. Rhetoric is changing - a push for...

Disagree. Rhetoric is changing - a push for vaccinating and opening up is becoming part of the conversation.

Experiencing first hand the rapid changes in the US and UK. The media / sentiment in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2021, 21:58
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

The worrying part of this is there is no desire...

The worrying part of this is there is no desire to test the legality of this. The AIPA don’t seem to want to ask the hard questions, and if they won’t fight for the pilot group, who will?

How can...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2021, 01:17
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Apologies - I misunderstood.

Apologies - I misunderstood.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th May 2021, 00:55
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

No, the company can choose not to keep you stood...

No, the company can choose not to keep you stood down.
Like they have done for every other problem prior to CV.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th May 2021, 06:42
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

The announcement is only to help lower costs and...

The announcement is only to help lower costs and make the profits they make in the next few years even larger for their bonus schemes.

Only be bothered by the announcement if you have an open EBA...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th May 2021, 10:12
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I took great pleasure in telling them exactly how...

I took great pleasure in telling them exactly how I felt.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2021, 03:56
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Rubbish. On what planet do you guys live on?...

Rubbish.

On what planet do you guys live on?

How do you allow that much negativity to invade your thinking?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2021, 22:59
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I feel and share your frustration! Its easy...

I feel and share your frustration!

Its easy to get all caught up in the negative BS.

Stay well, there'll be beers upline soon enough - my shout.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2021, 22:32
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Wow, glass half full type? :-)

Wow, glass half full type? :-)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2021, 03:55
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Again, Greg Hunt was asked if he could absolutely...

Again, Greg Hunt was asked if he could absolutely GUARANTEE that the border would stay open - and like everytime
the media ask for a GUARANTEE the answer has to be NO.

His answer of course made...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2021, 03:53
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

If only it was so easy. Our industrial laws don’t...

If only it was so easy. Our industrial laws don’t allow for what you propose. Besides which, Qantas (Mainline) is one company - no such thing as voluntary administration on a departmental basis.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2021, 11:38
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Precisely. The tone and focus of the briefings...

Precisely. The tone and focus of the briefings need to change.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2021, 03:22
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I think the politicians need to take a good hard...

I think the politicians need to take a good hard look at themselves, but I doubt they ever will! :)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Apr 2021, 08:22
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

You seem to be missing the point. ONCE...

You seem to be missing the point.

ONCE vaccinations are widespread, here in Oz, and in those countries we open up to, CASES may be high if the vaccines prove not to stop infection (which they seem...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Apr 2021, 23:05
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Things are looking better every day. Stay...

Things are looking better every day.

Stay positive folks - don’t let the negative Nancy’s on here stifle your optimism.

edit: link changed -...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Apr 2021, 09:41
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

I’d say most would burn it in a heartbeat!

I’d say most would burn it in a heartbeat!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Mar 2021, 02:14
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

Not sure what you’re reading but the data coming...

Not sure what you’re reading but the data coming out of places with vaccinations rolling out would suggest the exact opposite.

UK and Israel scientists saying initial thoughts of having to have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2021, 23:27
Replies: 689
Views: 217,499
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

With most of those most at risk of serious...

With most of those most at risk of serious complications / death vaccinated - ie the elderly, why wouldn’t we be ok to open up? This notion of zero risk or no cases is ridiculous at best. With...
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