I know it's Qantas, but.....
Feb 8, 2017, 9:30 pm
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I know it's Qantas, but.....
Hi all, obviously I got plenty of time on hand. We all know most non Australians spell the airline with an "u" like Quantas. So, I know that's a non Australian habit since ( I think ) we have no word that does not have an "U" attached to the Q. My question is how many Australians have "problems" with
the airline's name. Sure, this will be unscientific but I would love to know being a victim of wrong spelling for decades. Obviously please take this post with tongue in cheek, please.
the airline's name. Sure, this will be unscientific but I would love to know being a victim of wrong spelling for decades. Obviously please take this post with tongue in cheek, please.
Feb 8, 2017, 10:16 pm
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QANTAS used to be an initialism and has remained as the name as the airline
There are plenty of words in English that start with "Q" and are not followed by "U" such as qat, qats, qawwal , qawwali, qi , qiblah etc
There are plenty of words in English that start with "Q" and are not followed by "U" such as qat, qats, qawwal , qawwali, qi , qiblah etc
Last edited by Dave Noble; Feb 10, 2017 at 12:25 pm
Feb 8, 2017, 10:56 pm
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We all know most non Australians spell the airline with an "u" like Quantas. So, I know that's a non Australian habit since ( I think ) we have no word that does not have an "U" attached to the Q. My question is how many Australians have "problems" with the airline's name. Sure, this will be unscientific but I would love to know being a victim of wrong spelling for decades. Obviously please take this post with tongue in cheek, please.
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A few determined individuals overcame formidable obstacles to establish the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd (QANTAS). Supported by committed staff and loyal customers, the airline persevered through war and peace to serve the nation and build an enterprise.
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A few determined individuals overcame formidable obstacles to establish the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd (QANTAS). Supported by committed staff and loyal customers, the airline persevered through war and peace to serve the nation and build an enterprise.
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Not a lot different to that forgotten airline Pan Am
Feb 9, 2017, 9:35 am
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I used to think Etihad was "Ethihad".
Feb 9, 2017, 11:52 am
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Feb 9, 2017, 12:02 pm
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Indeed - my typing there was bad - I meant to write "qiblah" and added the "u" by accident - given the situation of tryng to show words without the "u", was rather silly
There are plenty of other words too with a "q" and no "u" though , including the obvious one letter noun --- q
There are plenty of other words too with a "q" and no "u" though , including the obvious one letter noun --- q