Tag Archives: ACCC

Episode 746: Vale Max Hazelton, an Australian aviation pioneer

Posted on April 26, 2023 by admin

There’s lots to talk about this week (no surprise given it’s been two weeks since the last Geeks episode) so we’re going to try to compress it into less than 10 minutes. Do you think we can do it this … Continue reading →

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Episode 275: Drip Pricing is bad, ya drips!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by admin

Steve and Grant are introduced to a whole new term this week: “Drip Pricing” – it seems the ACCC are using the term to cover all the various additional charges that most airlines (especially the “low cost” ones) are using. … Continue reading →

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Episode 239: After Avalon, lets catch up on some news items

Posted on March 13, 2013 by admin

The boys are back in the studio after being on-site at the Avalon airshow so it’s time to run through some recent news items. Former Qantas and Australian Airlines Chief Executive, James Strong, dies at age 68 The Tiger Airways/Virgin … Continue reading →

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Episode 236: ATC Ben explains that not all ATMs are cash machines

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

The boys are busy getting ready for the Avalon International Airshow 2013 so they quickly skim through some news items before it’s time to talk about the hot new ATM topic: Qantas tells the ACCC what to do with their … Continue reading →

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Episode 235: Grant’s unwell but is back in Oz & discussing the news

Posted on February 13, 2013 by admin

Grant’s back from Malaysia but has been wiped out but some lurgi that he picked up during his travels. Despite this, the boys managed to discuss a lot of news items: The ACCC is concerned with Tiger Airways being purchased … Continue reading →

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Episode 234: Front row seat for the Malaysian Airlines oneworld joining ceremony

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

Grant was invited to attend the Malaysian Airlines oneworld joining ceremony & celebrations held in Kuala Lumpur. The event included presentations from Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, aka AJ, the CEO of Malaysian Airlines, Alan Joyce from Qantas and Bruce Ashby, CEO … Continue reading →

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Episode 232: Qantas, Western Australia, Woomera, Wyong, stealth and airports

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

Grant’s sorry he was late last week and is making up for it by bringing Steve his coffee, warmed over an exploding lithium-ion battery. That’s enough for Steve to let him into the studio, so they’re able to review the … Continue reading →

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Episode 230: Summer’s heating up for the ACCC and for RA-Aus vs CASA

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

It’s Summer Down Under and it’s been rather hot indeed, so there’s not been too much to talk about. Despite this and the melting temperatures, the boys manage to find a handful of stories to discuss. The ACCC has approved … Continue reading →

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Episode 220: Hopping into Melbourne Airport

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

Steve’s seen some strange things at railway stations, but what was that hot air balloon doing in front of the Maryborough station out in rural Victoria? Yup, it was Grant… He’s back now so it’s time to get stuck into … Continue reading →

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Episode 219: Ya Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated

Posted on October 17, 2012 by admin

Perhaps some Air Traffic Controllers should be listening to the Offspring ‘cos they need to keep ’em separated! A RAAF Air Traffic Controller puts a Qantas 737 on a near-collision course with a QantasLink 717 near Darwin Air Pacific (aka … Continue reading →

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