Ohh Please Fly Qantas

[Matthew Chisholm]

Originally Posted by Marty H

QF had alot to do with the AN collapse, Jon Anderson was in CASA's ears and Andersons missus was on the QF board at the time, at the time QF's share price was terrible, 9/11 had just happened so that was going to hurt them also, they have had the pacific route all nicely 'locked' up for them and a few other carriers up until now.

Who's Jon Andersons wife ?

[Marty H]

Originally Posted by Montague S

I'll give the cabin crew 10/10 for their looking after me, the CSM was outstanding and couldn't do enough to help, considering I was 39.1c and literally cooking...as soon as I let her know she did her very best to keep me hydrated and cool.

That is good to hear.

[Montague S]

Originally Posted by Matthew Chisholm

Who's Jon Andersons wife ?

no idea, but that would be more to do with the Howard government than Qantas, wouldn't it?

[Jon Harris]

I read the a book a few years back - I think it was called 'Death of Ansett' (???) - it spoke a lot of the politics involved...I think SQ almost had AN but Howard/Anderson at QF's urging convinced NZ to go 100% and stop sale. Also spoke about the 767 grounding and that it was not necessary and really crippled the airline. I too tend to agree that while AN's situation was dire QF sure did help in sending it to the grave.

[Marty H]

Originally Posted by Jon Harris

I read the a book a few years back - I think it was called 'Death of Ansett' (???) - it spoke a lot of the politics involved...I think SQ almost had AN but Howard/Anderson at QF's urging convinced NZ to go 100% and stop sale. Also spoke about the 767 grounding and that it was not necessary and really crippled the airline. I too tend to agree that while AN's situation was dire QF sure did help in sending it to the grave.

The evil,premeditated murder of an airline, have it sitting next to me, if you can get past the authors self rightous attitude its a good read.

[Marty H]

Originally Posted by Montague S

no idea, but that would be more to do with the Howard government than Qantas, wouldn't it?

Sorry yes I meant deputy PM John Anderson the then Transport Minister.

[Matthew Chisholm]

Originally Posted by Montague S

no idea, but that would be more to do with the Howard government than Qantas, wouldn't it?

nfi, i still dont know who his wife is



This thread's had three pages to deliver the goods, and failed miserably.

Marty, readers' comments (many of which are anonymous) are neither 'news' nor newsworthy. Take as strong a position as you like for or against Qantas or anyone else, but back your assertions up with facts and hard evidence, rather than sweeping statements. -mod