All our business transformation initiatives are now focused on enabling Qantas to meet its future expenditure commitments and profit projections with a fuel cost above $US60 a barrel. |
as long as we are in charge of our own areas I think it's OK. |
As we make these changes, job losses across various areas of the business will be inevitable. |
Based on current prices the Qantas Group will spend approximately Aust.$1 billion ($769 million) more on fuel in 2005/06 compared to the current financial year, |
Both airlines believe that by working together we can deliver substantial public benefits, adding real value for customers and shareholders, boosting tourism and enhancing the further employment and investment potential of both airlines. |
Certainly (the government) made some statements in recent times that they'd be very, very, concerned if this skill base went offshore. |
From a customer perspective, these flights will be like all other Qantas international services. They will have Qantas flight numbers, aircraft will be branded in Qantas livery and crew in Qantas uniforms will provide Qantas in-flight product. |
I have to admit we have come from a pretty low base, |
I think it is very prudent to make sure your baggage is locked. |
It is remarkable that both authorities appear to have completely ignored the ongoing crisis in the global aviation industry. |
It's the closest contractual race I have ever seen in my time in industry. |
Its a compromise, but then you have a brand issue here and a responsibility to the community. We also have a huge workforce with major skills, and our view would be to keep those skills here. |
Neither airline now believes the shareholding is necessary for the ongoing conduct of that relationship, |
Neither airline now believes the shareholding is necessary for the ongoing conduct of that relationship. |
The company will still record a strong result for the year ended 30 June 2003 and will remain one of the most profitable airlines in the world, |