AIR - Air NZ.

[RTFQ]

So what you are saying, via your analogy, is that the govt ownership is having a restraining effect on prices.
Or is it that it is the NZ ownership (as opposed to foreign ownership) that is having that?
To former would imply the govt having more input into the running of the company than it does and the latter could be sorted with a limit % on ownership.

Also if this model is so good for AIR why isn't it used for other companies of national significance (like retirement villages etc)?

The market dictates the prices. If they are so expensive, why is Jetstar not putting in more resources or another airline starting domestic operations.
To your last statement, They do its called, "Social Welfare" "State Housing" What ever. My bias to this company will probably pass the moment I sell it's shares.

[dobby41]

Take a look back in history and see what happened to AIR when Brierley Investments took a large controlling interest.

Was not the best of times that one!

[Beagle]

The market dictates the prices. If they are so expensive, why is Jetstar not putting in more resources or another airline starting domestic operations.
To your last statement, They do its called, "Social Welfare" "State Housing" What ever. My bias to this company will probably pass the moment I sell it's shares.

Hits the nail squarely on the head !

[skid]

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulli.../02/i-m-banned

[Joshuatree]

The market dictates the prices. If they are so expensive, why is Jetstar not putting in more resources or another airline starting domestic operations.
To your last statement, They do its called, "Social Welfare" "State Housing" What ever. My bias to this company will probably pass the moment I sell it's shares.

AIR I think have a big moat with all the facilities, infrastructure,brand, etc long established. I can't see how another airline can replicate this ; it would cost too much and take too long for not enough earnings.. Did Ansett try it out in the past and fail; sorry bit hazy there.Hey Roger , i poke at Aucklanders whenever i get the chance ; nothing personal thats why i put this in.

[Beagle]

AIR I think have a big moat with all the facilities, infrastructure,brand, etc long established. I can't see how another airline can replicate this ; it would cost too much and take too long for not enough earnings.. Did Ansett try it out in the past and fail; sorry bit hazy there.Hey Roger , i poke at Aucklanders whenever i get the chance ; nothing personal thats why i put this in.

All good Joshuatree. Yes Ansett with their four engine BA146's had a go for quite a while.

[theace]

Nice .... http://australianaviation.com.au/201...a321neo-fleet/

[RTFQ]

Haha Malaysia Airlines really aren't that bad!

http://www.avherald.com/h?article=483abb30&opt=0

AIR had something similar recently but their's was due huge windshear.

[weasel]

The market dictates the prices. If they are so expensive, why is Jetstar not putting in more resources or another airline starting domestic operations.

Because when they do, AIR lowers their prices, and forces them out again

[RTFQ]

Because when they do, AIR lowers their prices, and forces them out again

Is protecting ones patch not good business????????