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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2021, 20:46
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Don’t feed the troll!

Don’t feed the troll!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2021, 10:10
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

By second half as in by July? Or ‘in’ the second...

By second half as in by July? Or ‘in’ the second half meaning perhaps October- December? If you’re right the A380 is back in business within 6 months of that occurring.

With an Aussie populace...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2021, 03:14
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Define ‘pretty soon’? When do you expect all...

Define ‘pretty soon’? When do you expect all border restrictions to be lifted?

QF is preparing to fly to many destinations before all restrictions are lifted. I’m not sure that helps the A380...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Feb 2021, 21:05
Replies: 2,528
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Posted By Keg

We saw in November and December that demand...

We saw in November and December that demand returned very quickly. Of course the snap border closures just prior to Christmas have had an adverse impact on sentiment with people concerned they’ll be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Feb 2021, 08:14
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

If international borders are open then the lack...

If international borders are open then the lack of demand (even though initially Covid induced) starts to look more like a commercial issue. Much harder to argue for stand downs under that situation-...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Feb 2021, 00:34
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

6 are re-furbed and I think some of them have the...

6 are re-furbed and I think some of them have the 12 year check also. Not sure how many

I’m not sure if the gear needs to be replaced or just needs to be swung on the ground before it can be put...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2021, 23:28
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

They’re fully written down. The only ‘cost’ of...

They’re fully written down. The only ‘cost’ of them now is how much it takes to get them back flying again.

If there is demand in a couple of years, they’ll return in line with demand. If demand...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2021, 11:33
Replies: 2,528
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Posted By Keg

There are enough crew current(ish) on the A330...

There are enough crew current(ish) on the A330 fleet that for it to ramp up to even 60% ops wouldn’t take much additional training at all. The 787 would be a bit different but they’ll have enough...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2021, 02:10
Replies: 2,528
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Posted By Keg

No and yes. I’m not sure any of us...

No and yes.



I’m not sure any of us within Qantas expect to be flying passengers on 1 July. Whatever reasons they’ve used to decide to start selling tickets, actually flying passengers is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jan 2021, 23:33
Replies: 2,528
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Posted By Keg

A330 is forecast to take up the BNE-LAX. JNB...

A330 is forecast to take up the BNE-LAX. JNB rumoured to be going via PER also with an A330.

Crew are going to be the problem... particularly 787 and A330 Captains.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jan 2021, 05:50
Replies: 2,528
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Posted By Keg

The day they were closing multiple sites early...

The day they were closing multiple sites early they did 23K tests in the day. Hardly a big load when you consider that NSW did just under 70K tests in the 24 hours leading up to 8pm on Christmas Eve.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2021, 20:51
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Closing Covid testing at 0930 during a pandemic...

Closing Covid testing at 0930 during a pandemic due to excess demand doesn’t classify as doing a ‘good job’. Even more so when you’ve had 8 months to put the processes in place. Even more...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2021, 03:47
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Yeah, you could be correct NGsim. Network...

Yeah, you could be correct NGsim.

Network won’t need to VR crew given they’re still trying to attract both 717 and A320 drivers.

Eastern or Sunnies are probably ‘right sized’ at the moment...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jan 2021, 00:35
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Crikey theres some revision of history going on...

Crikey theres some revision of history going on here. The grief at Victoria back in June wasn’t just because Victoria had crap processes that allowed the virus out of HQ with not very significant...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jan 2021, 19:59
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Victoria tested 22K on Saturday (more than NSW...

Victoria tested 22K on Saturday (more than NSW did) but were essentially at capacity.



NSW just had lower demand on Saturday, not capacity issues. I think they did more than 60K in the days...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2021, 06:50
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Rather than jump at shadows, how about we do the...

Rather than jump at shadows, how about we do the right thing here by engaging firstly with your Base Ops managers re your concerns. After that, having taken some notes as to their response to your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Jan 2021, 00:34
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

No objections to your first paragraph TL. I...

No objections to your first paragraph TL. I understand that. I’m hopeful and quietly confident that the aims of the PPP are honourable and won’t disadvantage people who aren’t able to organise the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2021, 22:51
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

The PPP is aimed at crew who are standing up once...

The PPP is aimed at crew who are standing up once every 4-6 months. IE those that still want the flying when it comes around. For those who have been stood down longer than 6-7 months (IE, those who...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2020, 03:40
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

[/color] Why? The company agreed in March...

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Why? The company agreed in March that the rate per hour that we fly is appropriate- heck, they were the ones that set the rate, allowed virtually no room for negotiation, and insisted we...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2020, 01:05
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

I can foresee a scenario (one of a few different...

I can foresee a scenario (one of a few different ones though) that all A330s will be up and going by the end of 2021.

If that’s the case we are at least 57 Captains short on that fleet. If the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2020, 06:39
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Why would you lease a 777 to replace an A380 if...

Why would you lease a 777 to replace an A380 if there are A350-900s also available for lease and the A350-1000 features in your longer term plans? Similar crewing advantages to the 777/ 787 with both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2020, 01:53
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Certainly not the way I remember anything on the...

Certainly not the way I remember anything on the webinars that I’ve listened to.

The way I’ve heard it discussed is that VR is designed to deal with the longer term surplus (beyond about 2023) and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 22:15
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Yes, hence why I said “once we start moving...

Yes, hence why I said “once we start moving beyond Covid recovery” and in a previous post said about the training “The only question is whether that is mid next year, the year after, or the year...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 21:56
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Yes and no. Some A332s require an FM upgrade to...

Yes and no. Some A332s require an FM upgrade to meet something or other- can’t remember what exactly. As a result of this upgrade they will be able to undertake extended ETOPS. So they’re not being...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 19:22
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

If a decision is made to not bring back the A380s...

If a decision is made to not bring back the A380s then additional airframes are going to be needed. There simply isn’t enough airframes in the airline to cover the route structure once we start to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 03:49
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

My guess is that there are about 40 A380 captains...

My guess is that there are about 40 A380 captains remaining. With 6-7 jets returning there is a shortfall on that fleet of 25+ Captains. If all 12 come back there is a shortfall closer to 80! I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 00:35
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

There are 50ish A380 Captains under the age of...

There are 50ish A380 Captains under the age of 60. Some of them took VR. It’s the ones aged 61+ that didn’t take it that have me baffled.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Nov 2020, 20:18
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

A330 numbers are solid. I hadn’t heard any of the...

A330 numbers are solid. I hadn’t heard any of the others.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 03:26
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

They mentioned ‘about 50’ for ER I think. ...

They mentioned ‘about 50’ for ER I think.

A330 trainer numbers should be OK. Not quite as dire as some initially thought them to be. The loss of some fantastic mentors is what saddens me the most.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 02:32
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

Unhappy All VR in mainline accepted. 188 crew.

All VR in mainline accepted. 188 crew.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2020, 01:13
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

:( :sad: Such a sad day for many colleagues.

:( :sad:

Such a sad day for many colleagues.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 08:29
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

If a pandemic remains declared the stand downs...

If a pandemic remains declared the stand downs will be able to be justified. If the pandemic is no longer declared (world wide) then I suspect demand will be such that the A380 will be back anyway.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2020, 02:33
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

This isn’t a new aircraft type. It’s an aircraft...

This isn’t a new aircraft type. It’s an aircraft that Qantas has a decade of experience operating and that all the trainers have a fair bit of experience on. A proper sim currency program (both...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2020, 00:07
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

No doubt CASA will be consulted along the...

No doubt CASA will be consulted along the journey. They have up until this point, I don’t see why that would change.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2020, 22:27
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,253
Posted By Keg

There’s a plan being looked at for currency...

There’s a plan being looked at for currency issues and the consequences of crew being uncurrent for periods exceeding 12 months is starting to be pushed up the chain. I’m not sure there will be much...
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