Tag Archives: Virgin Blue

Episode 733: Bonza gets its AOC & there’s an Ozzie constellation in space

Posted on January 18, 2023 by admin

It’s been only a week and the boys are back with a new OzDesk which could be setting a bit of a trend, but they had to come back to talk about the big big news. Yes, it was rumour … Continue reading →

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Episode 165: What’s in a name?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

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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Episode 146: Rebranding your Virgin almost holds off Steve’s L-39 ride

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

Steve & Grant haven’t been up to much this week but there’s plenty to say about Virgin Blue, erm, that’s Virgin Australia now! Virgin Blue has renamed itself to Virgin Australia following serious negotiations with Richard Branson and Singapore Airlines. … Continue reading →

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Episode 142: Grant falls for an April Fool prank by Australian Business Traveller

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Steve had to be up early this morning as he & Grant joined Steve Tupper and other podcasters on the annual Not at Sun N Fun show. That hasn’t stopped them getting together later that evening to review the latest … Continue reading →

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Episode 140: Fuel Surcharges and Price Fixing Freight Cartels

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

It’s a cracker Autumn in Melbourne with nine days in a row of flyable weather for the hot air balloons over the city. We give a shout out to Wheelies with Wings which is the Australian organisation that gets physically … Continue reading →

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Episode 139: Post Avalon Blues

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

Steve’s bored this week being back at work after the high of covering the Avalon International Airshow last week and Grant’s pretty much the same. Fortunately there’s some Down Under aviation news items to cover that can distract them. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Episode 137: Christchurch earthquake shuts down Kiwi ATC

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

The big news this week is that another large earthquake has hit Christchurch causing significant damage and fatalities. It also shut down New Zealand’s ATC system which is run from a single centre in Christchurch, effectively turning the whole country … Continue reading →

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Episode 136: Qantas and Jetstar are backing down on bad ideas

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

The boys are going to try for a shorter OzDesk to say thanks to Max for running the full length version of the previous week’s segment, rather than the cut down version. Lets see how they do with: Jetstar are … Continue reading →

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Episode 134: Fuel surcharges and Qantas code sharing with themselves?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by admin

Steve’s moved the studio into a submarine due to the floods but the boys are still able to talk about some news topics. We remind the Geeks that way back in episode 100 we noted that Jetstar were trialling iPads … Continue reading →

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Episode 133: Hunting Virgin Blue’s missing profit margin

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Grant is out in the boonies looking for the Virgin Blue’s missing profit margin but still can’t find it. Actually, he’s out flying hot air balloons but he’s still able to call in and join Steve in reviewing a few … Continue reading →

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