Air Australia (From 17/2 suspended ops)

elemist · Feb 18, 2012

straitman said:
Scoopon refunds when an operator/supplier goes bust.

There was something i read in an article earlier about scoopon having flown a representative there to assist with re-booking on other airlines and the likes. If thats actually the case, then good on them. Nice to see a company going over and above in the customer service area.

It's a real shame this has happened. I really liked their new name, branding and logo!

So i guess the question is.. Why did this happen??

steve99 · Feb 18, 2012

If the airline is thought to have traded while insolvent, then ASIC may investigate.

maninblack · Feb 18, 2012

steve99 said:
If the airline is thought to have traded while insolvent, then ASIC may investigate.

Whilst there will be regulatory investigation it won't really help the passengers who have lost their money or the staff who have lost their jobs. Perhaps something can be learned from an investigation. Perhaps the relevant authorities will take a closer look at company financials before granting an airline the significant responsibility of operating international services. Air Australia began Hawaii services on December 14 so how solid was their business plan if they didn't have enough reserves or credit to get them past 2 months of expanded operation.:?:

As always, Caveat Emptor

markis10 · Feb 18, 2012

Their HNL services were not an expansion as such, just a change in cities served, they have been flying to further destinations previously.

maninblack · Feb 18, 2012

markis10 said:
Their HNL services were not an expansion as such, just a change in cities served, they have Ben flying to further destinations previously.

It appears with limited success at whatever they try.

Perhaps fledgling airlines should have to show credentials like passengers do when entering some other countries; an ongoing ticket, a valid passport and proof of finances.

PS. I read some reviews in another thread in which passengers complained that they were on flights where the the drinking water and toilet paper ran out. Sound of alarm bells ringing:!:

mavrick9 · Feb 18, 2012

maninblack said:
It appears with limited success at whatever they try.

Perhaps fledgling airlines should have to show credentials like passengers do when entering some other countries; an ongoing ticket, a valid passport and proof of finances....:!:

yes, just like a backpacker going to the UK, you should have to have $10,000 in your bank account if your a International Airline flying overseas.

VHOEJ · Feb 18, 2012

I am still not shocked by it but their problems were obviously kepts as very hush-hush as possible. Rumours were doing the rounds for a while - the media only made them public on Thursday. If people knew how poorly they were doing earlier, they wouldn't have booked with them.

Airlines have failed many times before and will continue to - usually it is a bad business model. People never seem to learn that low cost usually means one thing. Especially the people going on thier honeymoons or going to a wedding. Did the show Airways not teach you ANYTHING?

markis10 · Feb 18, 2012

Don't know if it was hush hush, I was informed of issues with cash flow in July last year where one of the service providers refused to continue supply, and the insurance issue was covered by the press in December. For an airline that has been around since 91, it's sad to see them go, but they should have stuck to charters rather than join the graveyard of failed RPT operators with small fleets.

pauly7 · Feb 18, 2012

markis10 said:
Don't know if it was hush hush, I was informed of issues with cash flow in July last year where one of the service providers refused to continue supply, and the insurance issue was covered by the press in December. For an airline that has been around since 91, it's sad to see them go, nut they should have stuck to charters rather than join the graveyard of failed RPT operators with small fleets.

I agree and they had problems before July that indicated they were on a one way street to said graveyard as well.

I just hope their employees are ok and looked after.

Simo · Feb 18, 2012

maninblack said:
It appears with limited success at whatever they try.

Perhaps fledgling airlines should have to show credentials like passengers do when entering some other countries; an ongoing ticket, a valid passport and proof of finances.

PS. I read some reviews in another thread in which passengers complained that they were on flights where the the drinking water and toilet paper ran out. Sound of alarm bells ringing:!:

TSV was a place where they where flying out of.

I have been on flights where the beer has run out. Is Qantas in trouble?

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The Rok · Feb 18, 2012

Re: Air Australia goes under

This doesn't really represent the actions of a smart businessman.

High flyers come crashing down with fall of Air Australia | News.com.au

THEY'VE lived life large for the past three years, thinking nothing of handing out $85,000 for a radio fundraising shortfall or of sending an Airbus full of social butterflies on an all-expenses paid trip to Hawaii.

drron · Feb 18, 2012

Re: Air Australia goes under

And all the usual names of the freeloaders who benefited from the largesse splashed around.
Started with $12 million in May 2008 and in the next 2 financial years lost $11.4 million.Surprised it lasted so long.

nlagalle · Feb 18, 2012

Re: Air Australia goes under

Rather annoying watching the news tonight and seeing people giving check in staff the spray. and not Air Australia staff either.

VHOEJ · Feb 18, 2012