It's amazing how the words "Jetstar" and "debacle" sit so well together. Some friends recently stranded in HNL by JQ (paid J tix too) have some interesting tales to tell re (lack of) service.
Good point. The biggest mystery to me is Cathay's behaviour in this matter.
Are we witnessing one of the many aspects of the changing political, social and economic landscape of the once formally liberal (small L) outpost of the Far East?
I can't pretend to be across HK but if I had to guess, I'd say the artcile nails the protectonism mindset.
Anecdotally I've heard it's a very corrpupt environment for getting deals done.
Did Cathay weigh in and ensure Jetsar never got the licence?
Did Jetstar underestimate the dynamic dealings that needed to take place?
Did they have local people fronting their interests on the ground?
You don't need a doctorate in eastern economics to know that cultural alignment helps. Sending in a ex-pat Irish, Aussie CEO who's passionate about the project isn't a sure bet to get the deal done.
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A must-read - Jetstar HK debacle.
TheRealBabushka
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A must-read - Jetstar HK debacle. For anyone interested in the Jetstar HK debacle but have found reports by the Australian media wanting.
Thanks to AnthonyDunn who shared this on Business Traveller UK.
http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/jetstar-hong-kong-licence-application-rejected-hong-kong-becomes-an-island-of-protectionism-in-asia-206546
KK
KK
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It's a battle between Air China Group plus Hainan Air Group against China Eastern Group.
MU will never win the game.
Kyran
Kyran
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hanks for the link. Very insightful.
11sjw
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It's amazing how the words "Jetstar" and "debacle" sit so well together. Some friends recently stranded in HNL by JQ (paid J tix too) have some interesting tales to tell re (lack of) service.
RaptorNation158
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Been reading it for a while now, thanks for sharing!
riley
riley
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Good share. Very pro Jetstar. Would like to hear the other sides argument. Not suggesting it isn't factual.
TheRealBabushka
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Good point. The biggest mystery to me is Cathay's behaviour in this matter.
Are we witnessing one of the many aspects of the changing political, social and economic landscape of the once formally liberal (small L) outpost of the Far East?
riley
riley
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I can't pretend to be across HK but if I had to guess, I'd say the artcile nails the protectonism mindset.
Anecdotally I've heard it's a very corrpupt environment for getting deals done.
Did Cathay weigh in and ensure Jetsar never got the licence?
Did Jetstar underestimate the dynamic dealings that needed to take place?
Did they have local people fronting their interests on the ground?
You don't need a doctorate in eastern economics to know that cultural alignment helps. Sending in a ex-pat Irish, Aussie CEO who's passionate about the project isn't a sure bet to get the deal done.