Qantas delays A380 deliveries to cut spending by $400m

[Brett o]

http://www.smh.com.au/business/qanta...504-1y2ln.html

Some points from the SMH story

• Qantas is to delay the 2 A380's due in 2013
• big increase in capacity in its domestic business
• spending reductions follow a previously announced $500 million worth of cuts, which included staff cuts in its catering, cabin crew, pilots, engineering and ground operations
• there are to be extra services during peak times on the business routes between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
• The Boeing 747s will stay on the Sydney-to-Perth route
• More Airbus A330s on the Melbourne to Perth route.
• Jetstar will increase its capacity
• QantasLink

will increase capacity across Queensland.

[Todd Hendry]

If I were a betting man I would say no more A380's ever for QF.
But I'm not.
Todd.

[damien b]

I am leaning towards what Chris thinks as well. Cabin crew and pilots will be moved from QANTAS to Jetstar as it expands even further. I also think the upcoming maintenance announcement will see all heavy maintenance moved to Brisbane from Victoria.

[Ash W]

People have been saying that for quite a long time and it is yet to happen.

[Andrew M]

Qantas International - GONE

[Steve S... 2]

If I was a betting man, I would say total A380 production won't exceed 200 aircraft...

I hope I am correct.

[Ash W]

Strange thing to hope for.

[Alexander.L]

If I was a betting man I would say the Qantas group will change there name to Jetstar group in the near future. Just look at how many jet* are popping around asia. All that money could be spent on Qantas International being a real player in the international market.

[Raymond Rowe]

As i have stated from the very begining Joyce was put there to Joke star QF.

[Dave Dale]

I noticed the 787's never got a mention. Surely they are on track to enter the Qantas fleet?