Tag Archives: Tiger Airways

Episode 203: Qantas crying “Wolf” in Jetstar’s clothing

We’re very impressed with Episode 202 last week as the Geeks got to hang out with the amazing collection of aircraft at the Udvar-Hazy Centre. Not only was it a great episode but we also have to give a big … Continue reading

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Episode 200: We’ve Come A Long Way … and Good Bye Dan!

It’s a momentous day as we’re recording what we *think* is our 146th Australia Desk segment. Apparently it’s also a big number for the Airplane Geeks – something about a double century? Must be a cricket score! Meanwhile, we’re joined … Continue reading

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Episode 198: A Quick Collection of Updates

At first glance the boys thought this week’s Australia Desk would just be the sound of crickets and them scratching their heads as they tried to figure out what to report on. Fortunately, they took another look & found a … Continue reading

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Episode 195: GA Allowed at Avalon Airport for a fee, a LOT of fees!

The boys are back again after skipping last week’s Australia Desk due to health & work issues (no really, it wasn’t alcohol related at all!). So, after all that rest, they’re ready to dive back into the topics, including: Tiger … Continue reading

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Episode 178: Air New Zealand sees turbulence ahead but Virgin Australia improve their customer satisfaction ratings

Snow at Christmas?? Surely not! It’s Christmas Down Under so that means we’re having a beach BBQ for this report! Air New Zealand’s financial losses as the downturn in the global economy hits their earnings. All this is signalling bad … Continue reading

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Episode 177: Virgin Oz re-structures and carries more domestic pax than Qantas

The weather isn’t great with a cold & wet start to Summer but hey, there’s still some great aviation news to report on. Virgin Australia’s re-branding has completed with all their various groups now operating under the one corporate banner … Continue reading

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Episode 175: C-17s, C-130Hs, F-111s and Qantas makes a media boo boo

In this episode, Steve likes the current exchange rates, RAAF C-17 acquisition programme progresses, 4 ex-RAAF C-130H aircraft gifted to Indonesia, 23 ex RAAF F-111 airframes dumped in landfill in Queensland, Qantas CEO death threats investigation dropped by New South … Continue reading

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Episode 174: Air Australia, Tiger and Qantas

This week, Air Australia targets low price and international, Tiger posts a loss (but is being allowed to expand a bit), Qantas and the unions still drags on, AirForce1, the 787 and some more Grill the Geeks cylonics.

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Episode 166: Grant seeks his credibility while the RAAF orders a 6th C-17

Steve’s looking for Grant who’s out searching for his credibility and trying to recover from the hassling he got from the Geeks last week. You make two little mistakes… As the RAAF received their 5th C-17, they’ve turned around and … Continue reading

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Episode 165: What’s in a name?

Steve offers Grant the choice of Tiger Airways news or Virgin Australia news, so we’re surprised he didn’t choose the Qantas news… The former COO of Virgin Blue is now going to be the CEO of Tiger Airways. Grant’s conspiracy … Continue reading

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