Qantas passengers exposed to toxic air, alleges book

[BlueAU]

Qantas passengers exposed to toxic air, alleges book | Business | News.com.au

QANTAS allowed a Boeing B747 plane to continue operating for nine months even though it was leaking oil, an unauthorised history of the airline claims.

Hmm interesting. Book is launched today, might be worth a read :!: I don't see it selling at the book shops at the QP Lounges

 

[Nigelinoz]

Why am I NOT surprised that this "news" is being promoted on No News.com.au.
I do hope the author and publisher had their lawyers go over the manuscript with a fine tooth comb before printing it !

 

[samh004]

I'd say the only thing that'll be destroying the reputation now will be that book.

 

[oz_mark]

You can read the first chapter by downloading it from the Random House website (Random House Australia - Book Details - THE MEN WHO KILLED QANTAS). That chapter is about the QF1 'landing' in Bangkok, and it should be remembered that that incident did indeed highlight some serious deficiences in risk assessment and operational procedures within Qantas.

 

[Mal]

The author is a journo who does aviation safety stories (amongst others). Doing a search for his articles on the SMH website does show lots of articles about Qantas failings.

eg:

Air sickness - Travel - smh.com.au

I can't see the book being much more than a copy and paste of his various news articles with some additional words. Maybe I'll buy a copy f I see it at an appropriate price.

 

[mbeder]

Bought this book late last year and finally finished it yesterday. An interesting read for anyone keen to know more about the history of the airline, as well as gaining deeper insight into some of the more recent events (predominantly 2007 & 2008). Overall, an enjoyable read, but nothing earth-shattering.