RedQ firms as name for Qantas's new premium airline in Asia
Sep 13, 2011, 4:13 am
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I don't think anyone really does... but it goes to the heart of the management making the decision if they were to choose a name like this that could be deemed offensive.
Sep 13, 2011, 4:28 am
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What a ridiculous name. Horrible. Meaning nothing, could be anything, bound for failure.
DanSydney | Sydney - September 13, 2011, 7:29AM
DanSydney | Sydney - September 13, 2011, 7:29AM
Despite all their recent dramas, there is still so much brand equity in the Qantas logo..
Keep it simple, paint it black and call it Qantas Black or Qantas Executive. It's not rocket science.. Red Q.. what gives???
Smiths - September 13, 2011, 9:05AM
Keep it simple, paint it black and call it Qantas Black or Qantas Executive. It's not rocket science.. Red Q.. what gives???
Smiths - September 13, 2011, 9:05AM
Seeing as it is aimed at Asia (read in large part China) how about ... Little Red Q...
seriously though - Red and China.. hmmm apart from that - what a god awful meaningless name.. wow red for the Qantas colour and Q for Qantas... genius...
Foxxster - September 13, 2011, 8:42AM
seriously though - Red and China.. hmmm apart from that - what a god awful meaningless name.. wow red for the Qantas colour and Q for Qantas... genius...
Foxxster - September 13, 2011, 8:42AM
Red Q? I'd expect that to be the name of a supermarket chain, not an airline!
Nincompoop | Sydney - September 13, 2011, 9:43AM
Nincompoop | Sydney - September 13, 2011, 9:43AM
Having said that, l just read a few more comments and gave up. What a bunch of whingers.
Sep 13, 2011, 5:36 am
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QF press release:-
- The Qantas Group will invest in a new premium airline based in Asia, building on Qantas expertise but with a new name, new aircraft and a new look and feel. The location for the new carrier is being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
Today I can confirm that Qantas intends to invest in a new premium airline based in Asia.
This joint venture airline will have a new name, a new brand, new aircraft and an exciting new look and feel.
This joint venture airline will have a new name, a new brand, new aircraft and an exciting new look and feel.
But, hey, how else could QF get so many people all around the world to do so much quick research for them - and publish it freely on the internet - on the pitfalls of a proposed name?
Sep 14, 2011, 12:04 pm
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Do they really want to call an airline "wreck"? Which is how RedQ sounds if you read it as one word with a soft "q" at the end. 
Or "wreck you" with a strong "q" at the end. Again... really?
Or "wreck you" with a strong "q" at the end. Again... really?
Sep 14, 2011, 12:39 pm
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Sep 16, 2011, 5:56 am
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Possible hint for the first new destination of the Asian Qantas?
Found this link by accident.....but I'm probably reading too much into it.
http://www.qantas.com.au/agents/dyn/qf/info/201109/0901
China Eastern will be launching a 4th codeshare service, which provides the best connection onto the QF hub in Singapore, and it is operated by an A320.
Op Flt Mkt Flt Dep time Arr time DOW Aircraft
MU565 QF4067 PVG 1300 SIN 1830 Daily A320
MU566 QF4068 SIN 2355 PVG 0500+ Daily A320
http://www.qantas.com.au/agents/dyn/qf/info/201109/0901
China Eastern will be launching a 4th codeshare service, which provides the best connection onto the QF hub in Singapore, and it is operated by an A320.
Op Flt Mkt Flt Dep time Arr time DOW Aircraft
MU565 QF4067 PVG 1300 SIN 1830 Daily A320
MU566 QF4068 SIN 2355 PVG 0500+ Daily A320
Sep 16, 2011, 6:49 am
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Unattractive into Shanghai, but pretty good for connections from Australia on QF.
(I know this doesn't make the overall journey attractive, but for QF it looks good. It would be better if there was a through service instead, but we all know that isn't going to happen!)
Dave
(I know this doesn't make the overall journey attractive, but for QF it looks good. It would be better if there was a through service instead, but we all know that isn't going to happen!)
Dave
Oct 24, 2011, 5:07 pm
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Could not find the right thread nor did not think is approriate to start a new one.
Did anyone read the AFR article yesterday that stated that Singapore's Economic Development Board has approved to establish a premium subsidary carrier in Singapore? Evidently it still requires Cabinet approval.
As AFR is a paid subcription service here is the only open information available.
afr.com
Did anyone read the AFR article yesterday that stated that Singapore's Economic Development Board has approved to establish a premium subsidary carrier in Singapore? Evidently it still requires Cabinet approval.
As AFR is a paid subcription service here is the only open information available.
Qantas flies into row with regional rival
Qantas’ bid to establish a premium subsidiary in Asia has provoked a fierce backlash from .Singapore Airlines, after it received clearance for its proposal from .Singapore’s Economic Development Board.
Qantas’ bid to establish a premium subsidiary in Asia has provoked a fierce backlash from .Singapore Airlines, after it received clearance for its proposal from .Singapore’s Economic Development Board.