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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2021, 11:56
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

What the vaccine does is the critical factor...

What the vaccine does is the critical factor here, if it stops someone getting COVID and stops them spreading it then there is no reason why the borders couldn’t open. If it only stops someone from...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Feb 2021, 10:19
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

This article gives some hope for the future of...

This article gives some hope for the future of the A380 with QF.

https://simpleflying.com/qantas-airbus-a380-makes-sense/
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2021, 22:20
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

QF are in a much better position than EK. A...

QF are in a much better position than EK. A substantial part of EKs route network is badly affected by COVID, will be delayed in getting the vaccine and DXB isn’t a virus free transit stop. Also,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2021, 11:35
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Most of QF's international destinations are are...

Most of QF's international destinations are are in countries which are expected to have widespread vaccine coverage by mid next year and Australia will be seen as a safe destination. Having large...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2021, 04:29
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

The Economist Intelligence Unit has made...

The Economist Intelligence Unit has made predictions regarding vaccination levels.

https://www.eiu.com/n/85-poor-countries-will-not-have-access-to-coronavirus-vaccines/

Having people in wealthy...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Feb 2021, 04:16
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Australian, with a population of 25 million has...

Australian, with a population of 25 million has had 900 COVID deaths.
UK, with a population of 66 million has had 111 000.
USA, with a population of 328 million has had 462 000.

Australia locked...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2021, 22:56
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Tourism in 2019 made up 3.1% of Australia’s GDP...

Tourism in 2019 made up 3.1% of Australia’s GDP and there were 9.4 million international visitors, Bangkok had nearly 23 million. To some extent, international arrivals have been replaced by domestic...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Feb 2021, 07:48
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

My money is on some limited international travel...

My money is on some limited international travel around July when most Aussies will have had the vaccine. Allowing vaccinated travellers with negative COVID test results in and out of Australia will...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Feb 2021, 22:24
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

It would make sense to preserve the newest,...

It would make sense to preserve the newest, refurbished aircraft as even the best case probably won’t see all of the A380s returning. Keep 6-8 of the best ones in flying condition and use the rest...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2021, 05:06
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Last year when all this was kicking off we didn’t...

Last year when all this was kicking off we didn’t really expect it to last as long as it has, a few weeks at the most. Not many would have believed that the borders would still be firmly shut well...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2021, 23:39
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

July is 6 months away and vaccination is expected...

July is 6 months away and vaccination is expected to start in February. A well run campaign could have sufficient numbers of people protected to allow a limited opening up with restrictions and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Jan 2021, 02:19
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

It wouldn't be hard to have something that could...

It wouldn't be hard to have something that could be verified online at a government website. A bar code on the vaccine pass which when scanned confirms the validity of the pass and displays a picture...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jan 2021, 23:11
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

IATA are working on a vaccine passport at the...

IATA are working on a vaccine passport at the moment.

https://www.iata.org/en/programs/passenger/travel-pass/
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2021, 04:24
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Any form of forward planning requires assumptions...

Any form of forward planning requires assumptions to be made and plans are based on this and tweaked as necessary. In the past, computer modeling was reasonably accurate, schedules and fares could be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2021, 23:07
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

It generates cash flow as well, pax pay for...

It generates cash flow as well, pax pay for tickets and QF get to use the money interest free until the flight either operates or gets cancelled and refunded.

With the vaccine now a reality,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2021, 07:33
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Bookings are now opened up for most QF...

Bookings are now opened up for most QF international flights from 1 July.

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-reopens-bookings-for-all-international-flights-from-july-2021

Obviously,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Dec 2020, 23:24
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Many other professions also allow you to continue...

Many other professions also allow you to continue working past 65 and don’t mind if your health isn’t so great. Due to other country’s restrictions, a 65 year old pilot is mostly limited to domestic,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2020, 22:55
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

A few years ago I was in an airline crew room in...

A few years ago I was in an airline crew room in the US, on the notice board there was a multitude of business cards and advertisements for businesses that the pilots were running or involved in....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2020, 07:56
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

WA is effectively a separate country with a...

WA is effectively a separate country with a massive desert forming a natural barrier. It's closer to Singapore than it is to Sydney. Australia means the land east of a line joining Adelaide and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2020, 23:40
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

All bets are off regarding the next few years,...

All bets are off regarding the next few years, and any previous strategies need to be re-examined. On the vaccine front, the news is extremely encouraging and it’s not unrealistic to expect borders...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2020, 04:23
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

QF postponed the A350 order indefinitely back in...

QF postponed the A350 order indefinitely back in May.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 11:01
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

The A380 as a type, isn’t needed. It might return...

The A380 as a type, isn’t needed. It might return if operating it would be a cheaper option then obtaining more A330/B787s or possibly B777s.

I would be looking a getting onto another fleet ASAP,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 22:43
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Sounds promising, hopefully by this time next...

Sounds promising, hopefully by this time next year the bus driving pilots will be back in the air with a few stories to tell.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 22:10
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Generally, the first step is to offer ER and VR....

Generally, the first step is to offer ER and VR. After that, if they still still haven't got the required numbers, then it's CR. LIFO is often used but in this case the agreement needs to be looked...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 07:18
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Who would have thought it would come to this. ...

Who would have thought it would come to this.

https://youtu.be/nN8Ys8Q5E44
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2020, 05:09
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

The A380 might be able to do SIN - LHR - SIN with...

The A380 might be able to do SIN - LHR - SIN with other aircraft routing between the capital cities and Singapore. Possibly extend through to SYD if traffic justifies it. Basing a couple of aircraft...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2020, 00:41
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

A months pay for every year of service is fairly...

A months pay for every year of service is fairly standard when making people redundant and would be much more attractive to senior pilots with 25 years in the company.

If I’m correct, the A380...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 23:18
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Plan on the A380 not returning, offer VR on...

Plan on the A380 not returning, offer VR on generous terms to those that want it. Most of the pilots would be reasonably senior and qualify for a decent package.

Try and absorb the remainder back...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 05:58
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Qatar Airways have a worldwide network of...

Qatar Airways have a worldwide network of possible destinations for the A380, yet they can't see any need for it for at least the next couple of years, possibly not even ever again. With only ten of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 00:01
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Before COVID, the B777 was a better proposition...

Before COVID, the B777 was a better proposition for most airlines then the A380, now major operators of the B777 have largely grounded them in favour of smaller types. SQ and CX are becoming narrow...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2020, 05:49
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Realistically, I can't see the A380 ever...

Realistically, I can't see the A380 ever returning except for a small number in one or two airlines on a handful of routes. It's the modern equivalent of the Concorde. Airlines are pruning their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2020, 10:18
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

That's 1860 per week, just over 6 B787s or one...

That's 1860 per week, just over 6 B787s or one flight per day assuming they're full, obviously more required if social distancing is employed onboard. Number are limited by quarantine capacity on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2020, 03:52
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Most of the foreign pilots in Scoot who did not...

Most of the foreign pilots in Scoot who did not have permanent residence were let go. However they are first inline when the company needs to recruit again. Unfortunately this is likely to be a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2020, 22:26
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

Are there any Pilots who bid for reserve the...

Are there any Pilots who bid for reserve the entire roster and just fly once a month to stay current? Senior men in some airlines could draw full salary for staying home, they just lost out on...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Aug 2020, 22:59
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,440
Posted By krismiler

If Virgin currently have 75 B737s and Bain are...

If Virgin currently have 75 B737s and Bain are looking at a fleet of 60 - 70 aircraft then worst case is a 20% reduction ie 172 pilots. Normal retirement and loss of medical will come out of that...
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