QANTAS to split into Domestic and International organisations

[JessicaTam]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

I know the article says 'business as usual' but you'll excuse my pessimism.

Let more confusion reign.

Question: I'm flying on a Qantas international flight connecting to a Qantas domestic flight. What does this mean?
Answer: Qantas international and Qantas domestic are the same company. However, at the international port of embarkation your luggage will only be checked to your first Australian port. At that port, you will need to claim your luggage and proceed to the transfer desk to check-in for your Qantas domestic flight. Please be sure to adhere to strict luggage limitations as Qantas international flights and Qantas domestic flights have different restrictions, even if you booked on the Qantas website for an international ticket but because you have a Qantas domestic sector as part of this Qantas international sector, you'll need to adhere to the different restrictions, despite your ticket booked at qantas.com, except if travel is to/from the Americas and onward travel is less than 24 hours. If you are flying on a Qantas international ticket with an onward Qantas domestic flight that then connects to a Jetstar flight, you will need to claim your bags at the first domestic port before your onward Qantas domestic flight and then check-in with Qantas domestic before claiming your bags at the second port and checking-in with Jetstar. Note that your Qantas international ticket does not necessarily entitle you to checked baggage on your Jetstar domestic ticket unless a 'plus Qantas international/domestic' bundle is purchased in which case you will be entitled to checked baggage on that sector only.^

^ Exclusions apply. For example, if your international Qantas ticket includes travel on a codeshare, for example, British Airways, then you may have different travel requirements which will be different again if your flight is a codeshare with a non-oneworld airline. Exception: if travel is from Australia to London via Singapore (or via Bangkok or Hong Kong on British Airways) you may need to simply not travel with luggage to avoid the hassle. This information should be used as a guide only.

Stop it. My head hurts.

 

[DC3]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

I sold my Qantas shares about 10 years ago for $3.60, having bought them for $3.00. They were above $5.50 at one stage. I just checked the share price and they're below $1.50 now.

 

[Pvcmenace]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

ABC's commentators have another take on the split

The World Today - Qantas breakup as Virgin offers lifeline to displaced engineers 22/05/2012

 

[JessicaTam]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

Could the AU government prevent the split from occurring? Or could they legislate to ensure both dom and int maintained a majority australian shareholding?

 

[NM]

I sold my Qantas shares about 10 years ago for $3.60, having bought them for $3.00. They were above $5.50 at one stage. I just checked the share price and they're below $1.50 now.

Well, if it's now two airlines, the $1.50 each is not bad compared with one for $3.00. That's how it works?isn't it?

 

[samh004]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

What I take from this is we’ll now see exactly how much each division is making/losing.

I’m not sure I understand who they’d want to see some of their domestic business too, and why. Emirates? They just want a piece of the pie I guess, but they’re not looking to get into an alliance so I’m not sure if that’s good or bad for Qantas.

Lol no I think there's some bad blood behind the scenes...here's his next gig:!:

Jetstar Group CEO Bruce Buchanan departs the airline and joins Vanessa Megan - Vanessa Megan

Talk about a hard fall! Going to work for your wife's cosmetic startup!!

Yikes, that’s not good to see.

Could the AU government prevent the split from occurring? Or could they legislate to ensure both dom and int maintained a majority australian shareholding?

They’d have to meddle with whatever Virgin Australia are doing too then, otherwise it would be a bit biased.

 

[DC3]

Well, if it's now two airlines, the $1.50 each is not bad compared with one for $3.00. That's how it works?isn't it?

I don't know if the shareholders would see it that way.

 

[yohy?!]

Plane Talking weighs in on the situation with the usual stinging truth Qantas splits, and spits out Joyce rivals in restructure | Plane Talking
Interesting take on the Joyce rivals now being pushed out.

 

[tuapekastar]

Re: Qantas International and Domestic Business to split

Lol no I think there's some bad blood behind the scenes...here's his next gig:!:

Jetstar Group CEO Bruce Buchanan departs the airline and joins Vanessa Megan - Vanessa Megan

Talk about a hard fall! Going to work for your wife's cosmetic startup!!

And in a somewhat spooky coincidence, Buchanan's wife's maiden name is...Joyce! :shock:

 

[codash1099]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

What I take from this is we’ll now see exactly how much each division is making/losing.

I don't think you can take that for granted. Creative accountancy has few limits and since there will be interaction between the two arms, there's plenty of room to "adjust" the figures :shock:

 

[codash1099]

Re: Qantas International and Domestic Business to split

what happens behind the scenes should be irreverent to the pax.

Perhaps the door is open for Mr Joyce's replacement in the near future?

Qantas overhaul opens way for Alan Joyce's successor

Cheers, Chris.

(My bolding)

Well that's something we could all pray for !!

 

[codash1099]

Re: QANTAS to split International and Domestic operations from July

ABC's commentators have another take on the split

The World Today - Qantas breakup as Virgin offers lifeline to displaced engineers 22/05/2012

I was interested in the comment

ALISON CALDWELL: We've heard today about Emirates wanting to join up with Qantas. Internationally and domestically, this would make that easier.

I may have missed something but I don't recall seeing any details of this.

 

[markis10]

I was interested in the comment



I may have missed something but I don't recall seeing any details of this.

It's in the AFR http://www.australianfrequentflyer..../qantas-emirates-exploring-new-tie-39712.html

 

[JessicaTam]

I was interested in the comment



I may have missed something but I don't recall seeing any details of this.

Emirates are apparently in discussion with QAN about some codeshare routes. There is a thread on AFF but on my iThing I am not sure how to link to it.




Sent from my iThing.
Why, because iCan.

 

[JessicaTam]

Thanks markis10, beat me to it.


Sent from my iThing.
Why, because iCan.

 

[Captain Paul]

I see Red Roo is browsing. Is Red Roo from Qantas?

 

[whatmeworry]

I see Red Roo is browsing. Is Red Roo from Qantas?

Yep, that's the official Qantas Rep! Someone has been caught spying!

 

[markis10]

Hardly spying, probably more interested in why people are on this thread and not having a go at the Dreamliner comp!

 

[VHOEJ]

Re: Qantas International and Domestic Business to split

And in a somewhat spooky coincidence, Buchanan's wife's maiden name is...Joyce! :shock:

That is not his wife. He has a partner but they aren't married. They are clearly related but she might be his sister in law.

As for Virgin offering QF engineers positions, only one has apparently got a job at Virgin...........adn Virgin don't do thier heavy maintainence in Australia so the offer is pretty weak. It just makes them look good but the result is never made public.

 

[dougieboy]

Re: Qantas International and Domestic Business to split

So who gets what in the divorce?