qf789 wrote:Qantas expects a better than expected annual underlying pre tax profit of $1.35 billion to $1.4 billion on the back of the strength of QF's domestic operations. QF, JQ and loyalty have solid earning growth.
For the 3Q company revenue was down 1.4% to $3.96 billion due to the performance of International. For the quarter International dropped 5.6% while domestic has risen 4.6%
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business ... 26aa2841f3
smi0006 wrote:qf789 wrote:Qantas expects a better than expected annual underlying pre tax profit of $1.35 billion to $1.4 billion on the back of the strength of QF's domestic operations. QF, JQ and loyalty have solid earning growth.
For the 3Q company revenue was down 1.4% to $3.96 billion due to the performance of International. For the quarter International dropped 5.6% while domestic has risen 4.6%
http://www.news.com.au/finance/business ... 26aa2841f3
Good to see - hope they invest and offer dividends whilst the sunshines. QF seems in a good position, it's growth has been due to VAs domestic detriment, but also due to a different strategy- it's competitors have grown through reduced yields and low oil ( oil obviously helped QF) I just can't see airfares dropping any further to stimulate demand. But could be wrong.
As an avgeek hoping we see some more orders announced at end of year!
qf789 wrote:QF to add a one weekly seasonal BME flight from 11 June 17 to 27 August 17
QF1030 BNE0915 – 1225BME 73H 7
QF1031 BME1310 – 1915BNE 73H 7
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... june-2017/
ZK-NBT wrote:Interesting, nice to see AC expanding down under, I had actually wondered if they might add AKL seasonally aswell, NZ have 2 premium 789's arriving later this year, no routes announced for them yet but some of us are speculating AKL-YVR, they have 37 less seats than the 772's mainly in Y but 7 less W aswell. Certainly a growing market though.
Qantas16 wrote:qf789 wrote:QF to add a one weekly seasonal BME flight from 11 June 17 to 27 August 17
QF1030 BNE0915 – 1225BME 73H 7
QF1031 BME1310 – 1915BNE 73H 7
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... june-2017/
It's strange to see a route from the East coast to WA (except PER) that is targeting anything except mining... but this would appear to be tourism orientated given its seasonality during peak season in the BME region.
travelhound wrote:With the majority of the A330’s upgraded last year and no new aircraft coming into the fleet this financial year, I expect QANTAS to have free cash flows just above $2 billion.
A quick check of QANTAS’s aircraft register shows QANTAS has increased its share of owned aircraft. For instance Qantas have recently purchased (approx.) 15 737’s and 10 717’s that were previously leased.
On a book value basis QANTAS owns approximately 42-48% of its fleet. With A330’s and A380’s coming of lease over the next couple of years this could quickly jump to 60%.
With revenues set to decline for a second year running, QANTAS really need to start looking at how to start regrowing the business. I suspect the Jetstar businesses will be put back into growth mode. Growing the New Zealand market and the purchase of an existing Asian LCC could be on the cards. Maybe they could have a second bite with a Hong Kong franchise.
With the eights 787’s replacing 5 747’s QANTAS International will not be adding any new capacity in the near future. Maybe the new markets being served will be capable of generating higher revenues. Let’s hope so. Why buy expensive 787’s just to maintain market share.
Qantas16 wrote:qf789 wrote:QF to add a one weekly seasonal BME flight from 11 June 17 to 27 August 17
QF1030 BNE0915 – 1225BME 73H 7
QF1031 BME1310 – 1915BNE 73H 7
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... june-2017/
It's strange to see a route from the East coast to WA (except PER) that is targeting anything except mining... but this would appear to be tourism orientated given its seasonality during peak season in the BME region.
getluv wrote:I'd actually be more worried about NZ and VA.
sunrisevalley wrote:getluv wrote:I'd actually be more worried about NZ and VA.
I think NZ has a pretty good grip on revenue. Both UA and AA have discontinued service for the slow SFO/LAX -AKL months. This reduces the need for aggressive pricing at that time.
Qantas59 wrote:Sorry if I missed this elsewhere, but has Qantas painted any additional aircraft types into the new livery? I just know of the two A330s.
Cheers.
777LRF wrote:Tonight's QF494 MEL-SYD landed in SYD at about 2302. I can't find anything in the curfew act that would justify it landing after 2300 on 34L which is in the curfew shoulder period and can't imagine on what grounds they would have received dispensation. Am I missing something in the clauses regarding the curfew?
Zkpilot wrote:sunrisevalley wrote:getluv wrote:I'd actually be more worried about NZ and VA.
I think NZ has a pretty good grip on revenue. Both UA and AA have discontinued service for the slow SFO/LAX -AKL months. This reduces the need for aggressive pricing at that time.
Agree with Sunrisevalley. NZ has just announced they expect to have a larger profit than previously forecast.
QF does have the strength that it has a large domestic market to provide a large solid base. NZ on the other hand has a much smaller domestic market (which it does do very well in) so relies on it's international network much more. With the boom in tourism to New Zealand and most of them needing at least one domestic flight (mostly on NZ no matter which airline they arrived on) that does help too.
qf789 wrote:Qantas16 wrote:qf789 wrote:QF to add a one weekly seasonal BME flight from 11 June 17 to 27 August 17
QF1030 BNE0915 – 1225BME 73H 7
QF1031 BME1310 – 1915BNE 73H 7
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/air ... june-2017/
It's strange to see a route from the East coast to WA (except PER) that is targeting anything except mining... but this would appear to be tourism orientated given its seasonality during peak season in the BME region.
QF also run a 2 weekly SYD-BME and MEL-BME
CB80Scania wrote:qf789 wrote:Qantas16 wrote:
It's strange to see a route from the East coast to WA (except PER) that is targeting anything except mining... but this would appear to be tourism orientated given its seasonality during peak season in the BME region.
QF also run a 2 weekly SYD-BME and MEL-BME
Any idea why Qantas can't run a once or twice a week service from Sydney and Melbourne to Port Hedland? Port Hedland actually has a bigger population compared to Broome. I remember Qantas used to do a Melbourne to Port Hedland service with the flight number QF997/998.
a320fan wrote:News just in, JQ are going to reconfigure the VH A320 fleet with 186 seats, up from 180. The space flex galley will be used, along with new recaro slimline seats that actually look pretty slick. 43 of the current 53 will be in the 186 convicted by the end of 2018. The 10 not getting the new cabin are aircraft that will be coming off lease during the next 18 months. This will give JQ a per seat cost advantage over TT, whos current 320s and new fleet of 738s will be configured at 180.
http://australianaviation.com.au/2017/0 ... ore-seats/
I expect TT will consider a move to 189 on the 738 once the 320s leave. Having them at the same capacity during the transition period will enhance their fleets flexibility as they can move aircraft where they are needed most without the risk of bumping PAX.
angusjt wrote:I don't think TT want the 737s anymore, last time I checked there is only 1 737 still operating for TT , VH-VUD
angusjt wrote:a320fan wrote:I don't think TT want the 737s anymore, last time I checked there is only 1 737 still operating for TT , VH-VUD
flyPIT wrote:Get your pics of the UPS MD-11 while you can; in a year or so the flight will transition to a B-744
decry wrote:flyPIT wrote:Get your pics of the UPS MD-11 while you can; in a year or so the flight will transition to a B-744
Any specific information online about this? I am aware of the 748 orders which will no doubt free up the 744s. What will be the fate of the MD11s other than a trip to the desert?
LamboAston wrote:QF has Las Vegas as a destination on their website. Are they planning on flying there?
xiaotung wrote:Finally, CA has applied for 3 weekly PEK-BNE with A332 from October 2017.
luftaom wrote:Those new JQ seats look awfully similar to the ones on OS/LX/IB/BA/SN (and probably others). They actually work quite well in maximising the (little) space available - especially at knee level. On long haul flights I always get sideways looks when I take all but the safety card out of the seat pocket and put it in the overhead locker.
Extra overhead locker space is always welcome. Since the introduction of paid checked in baggage it's often a real scramble to get some space. I now have a backpack rather than a roller bag because you can at least squish the backpack in whereas there is no squishing a roller bag.
It's interesting to note that the JQ image has a hard screen on the left infront of 1ABC. That's new. The ABC seats on JQ have a little bit extra legroom because 1ABC is flush up against the door whereas there is a hard screen infront of 1DEF to stop legs protruding into the galley area - which means the ABC seats are slightly more roomy throughout the cabin than the DEF seats.
(Don't get me wrong a 180(+) seat A320 isn't comfortable - but these seats are better than others and makes it slightly less uncomfortable).
jwoww wrote:luftaom wrote:Those new JQ seats look awfully similar to the ones on OS/LX/IB/BA/SN (and probably others). They actually work quite well in maximising the (little) space available - especially at knee level. On long haul flights I always get sideways looks when I take all but the safety card out of the seat pocket and put it in the overhead locker.
Extra overhead locker space is always welcome. Since the introduction of paid checked in baggage it's often a real scramble to get some space. I now have a backpack rather than a roller bag because you can at least squish the backpack in whereas there is no squishing a roller bag.
It's interesting to note that the JQ image has a hard screen on the left infront of 1ABC. That's new. The ABC seats on JQ have a little bit extra legroom because 1ABC is flush up against the door whereas there is a hard screen infront of 1DEF to stop legs protruding into the galley area - which means the ABC seats are slightly more roomy throughout the cabin than the DEF seats.
(Don't get me wrong a 180(+) seat A320 isn't comfortable - but these seats are better than others and makes it slightly less uncomfortable).
The new design of the galley will be horrible for the crew and will end up making it awkward for the passengers. With less space for the crew to work and the two aft toilets being next to each other in the galley when crew are setting things up the passengers will be made to stand in the aisle for crew to work. And there will be some crew that will lock off one of the toilets to give more space to work in. And if the two toilets need to be combined for disabled guests, that will take time and make regular passengers wait even longer for them. And then there is the whole fact that the toilets are smaller now
jwoww wrote:The new design of the galley will be horrible for the crew and will end up making it awkward for the passengers. With less space for the crew to work and the two aft toilets being next to each other in the galley when crew are setting things up the passengers will be made to stand in the aisle for crew to work. And there will be some crew that will lock off one of the toilets to give more space to work in. And if the two toilets need to be combined for disabled guests, that will take time and make regular passengers wait even longer for them. And then there is the whole fact that the toilets are smaller now
zkncj wrote:jwoww wrote:The new design of the galley will be horrible for the crew and will end up making it awkward for the passengers. With less space for the crew to work and the two aft toilets being next to each other in the galley when crew are setting things up the passengers will be made to stand in the aisle for crew to work. And there will be some crew that will lock off one of the toilets to give more space to work in. And if the two toilets need to be combined for disabled guests, that will take time and make regular passengers wait even longer for them. And then there is the whole fact that the toilets are smaller now
At least they have 2 Lavs in the rear, NZ opted of an single rear Lav on the 171 Version!
Do JQ Crews really need to use the galley that much? most of there food product is dry or un-heated
travelhound wrote:With the majority of the A330’s upgraded last year and no new aircraft coming into the fleet this financial year, I expect QANTAS to have free cash flows just above $2 billion.
A quick check of QANTAS’s aircraft register shows QANTAS has increased its share of owned aircraft. For instance Qantas have recently purchased (approx.) 15 737’s and 10 717’s that were previously leased.
On a book value basis QANTAS owns approximately 42-48% of its fleet. With A330’s and A380’s coming of lease over the next couple of years this could quickly jump to 60%.
With revenues set to decline for a second year running, QANTAS really need to start looking at how to start regrowing the business. I suspect the Jetstar businesses will be put back into growth mode. Growing the New Zealand market and the purchase of an existing Asian LCC could be on the cards. Maybe they could have a second bite with a Hong Kong franchise.
With the eights 787’s replacing 5 747’s QANTAS International will not be adding any new capacity in the near future. Maybe the new markets being served will be capable of generating higher revenues. Let’s hope so. Why buy expensive 787’s just to maintain market share.
qf789 wrote:Australia and Fiji expand air services agreement
http://australianaviation.com.au/2017/0 ... agreement/
waoz1 wrote:qf789 wrote:Australia and Fiji expand air services agreement
http://australianaviation.com.au/2017/0 ... agreement/
We nice to see them add a couple flights a week to Perth. Such a pain going via east all the time.
On another note, what ever happened on Perth-Bali for Batik air?