More arrogance from BAC

[TonyD]

No-go for Qantas Brisbane Airport runway bill bid | News.com.au

finally I agree with Alan Joyce. BAC you bought it, you own it, it's your investment, you INVEST in it.
i wonder how my customers would go if I said I want you to start prepaying for new product development in eight years time?

 

[medhead]

I'm far more interested in the part of that story where BAC asks customers to tell them how to fix the public pick up area.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I agree. Not sure of the arrangements or obligations that BAC or any airport owner for that matter have to develop the additional runway, suffice to say if there is money in it, its a no brainer. This debate seems to be funding centric.

It does open the argument about who should own and manage critical infrastructure.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Ok have a look at this. My cursory glance of the attached indicates they are obligated to provide a parallel runway following a review event.

You would need to look at the Qantas/BAC agreement to see what compensation arrangements are in place, if any.

http://www.bne.com.au/sites/all/fil...n Services Charges Agreement_Runway.docx_.pdf

 

[anat0l]

I agree this is arrogant of BAC. I can't believe the same company which runs Amsterdam Schipol airport - one of the better airports in the world - is running Brisbane airport like it is one of the most ineptly managed airports in the world.

Frankly, I'm at a loss for words to describe the abhorrent ineptitude of BAC management, as any insult I hurl at them wouldn't be worth it at all. I'll stop short of making an Alan Jones like comment about each of the managing board, but geez I am so tempted to do so......



That said, I guess they were figuring that every pax that passes through BNE could afford another $2 on top of their fares. Suppose that's not entirely far fetched (so why do we often complain when our fares go up by less than $10 anyway......)

 

[here2go]

Brisbane Airport have had over 15 years to build up enough equity for this. The developments at BNE seem amateurish noting the amount of land compared with CBR. Sympathy levels are low.

 

[Sprucegoose]

i have always been underwhelmed when i have visited BNE airport.....what is it I am missing??

 

[Simo]

I would be able to charge more money because we are doing an upgrade in 3 years time.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I would be able to charge more money because we are doing an upgrade in 3 years time.

why limit it to 3?