Don't really know where you are getting your information from that Qantas loves the 717. We don't actually own any, they were leased by Impulse who then sub-leased them (inc crews) to Qantaslink when Impulse got out of the RPT business. AFAIK, they are popular enough but nobody that I know raves about them. There are certainly no plans that I am aware of to buy any. Grant SYD QF At 08:01 PM 22/07/03 -0400, you wrote: >In a message dated 7/22/2003 4:33:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, >DENNMASS@xxxxxxx writes: > ><< My negative comment on the 753 disposal by Cook's had exactly the Med > flights in mind. > But like the postings on the Euro Star Alliance choice for a short hauler, > I'm afraid they will turn to the Toulouse Cartel. >> > >I do know LH was lobbying hard for a 713. It is interesting that everytime >LH wants something from Boeing, like the 747X, Boeing does not build it, >so how >can you blame them for going to Airbus for the 40% off sales? Many Star >airlines fly the A320 family so the A318 seems like a fit, but it is a gas >hog (as >single aisles go) and the 712 is a really good fit for anyone, ask QF