Jetstar among world's best

[Grant Smith]

Originally Posted by Andrew P

What is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK?

The Philippines.

Banjo

Where did you pull that stat from?

[Andrew P]

Originally Posted by Grant Smith

Where did you pull that stat from?

It is an know fact, although I may have to defer to Michael M comment about India, another one to think about is Nigeria, but that country uses a form of Pidgin English.

The difference with India vs. Philippines is there may be able to read/write English but may not be able to hold a conversation in English.

In the PI, and its US influence, everyone can speak English; all signs, packaging etc are in English; TV programmes & movies from USA are not dubbed into Tagalog, but shown in English; schools teach in English; the courts, even lower courts, use English, and all commercial paperwork is in English.

Don’t forget more people speak English in Germany than Australia.

Banjo

[Grant Smith]

Originally Posted by Andrew P

It is an know fact, although I may have to defer to Michael M comment about India, another one to think about is Nigeria, but that country uses a form of Pidgin English.

The difference with India vs. Philippines is there may be able to read/write English but may not be able to hold a conversation in English.

In the PI, and its US influence, everyone can speak English; all signs, packaging etc are in English; TV programmes & movies from USA are not dubbed into Tagalog, but shown in English; schools teach in English; the courts, even lower courts, use English, and all commercial paperwork is in English.

Don’t forget more people speak English in Germany than Australia.

Banjo

A known fact? Hmmm I would beg to differ, and if your getting your "known facts" from wikipedia then you would note that the Philippines falls in at #5...

But back to topic, how about that Jetstar eh? Sheesh who'd a thought...

[Philip Argy]

Whilst I do not regard Wikipedia as authoritative on too many things, this article seems to present the position accurately:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Officia...uages_of_India

[Andrew P]

Originally Posted by Grant Smith

A known fact? Hmmm I would beg to differ, and if your getting your "known facts" from wikipedia then you would note that the Philippines falls in at #5...

no was not using wikipeda, but a Pinoy Facts


Filipinos were introduced to the English language in 1762 by British invaders, not Americans.

What is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK? The Philippines.

and more important facts like

The first person to bungee jump off the Statue of Liberty was a Filipino!!


Banjo

[Craig Lindsay]

They may be voted the best but stuffed if ill fly with them again.Ive been screwed by deathstar one to many times

[Greg F]

Originally Posted by Craig Lindsay

They may be voted the best but stuffed if ill fly with them again.Ive been screwed by deathstar one to many times

bit over the top.....

Although so many people say they hate Jetstar I know for a fact that out of at least one port JQ's loads are a lot higher the DJ's.... still not full but a considerable amount higher than Virgins......

[Lukas M]

Originally Posted by Greg F

I know for a fact that out of at least one port JQ's loads are a lot higher the DJ's.

OOL? MEL?

[Greg F]

Originally Posted by Lukas Mahoney

OOL? MEL?

Also HBA-MEL

[Lukas M]

Hi, anyone manage to recieve a $100 Jetstar voucher offer, or just $25 and $50's?