Brisbane Qantas Staff Stood Down

[Ikara]

Just noticed this on the web. One wonders what it's all about...Op-up's that weren't Op-up's??

Brisbane Qantas staff stood down

Posted 1 hour 12 minutes ago


Fifteen Qantas staff members based at the Brisbane's domestic airport have been stood down.
It is believed the matter involves an alleged breach of check-in policy.
The airline and police are carrying out an investigation.

JB

[tuapekastar]

Not sure why police would be involved in investigating a QF policy breach? Maybe it's something concerning policies that are not QF's own?

All speculation I suppose...guess we'll find out more in time...

[Ikara]

Love a good speculate.

How about excess baggage charges?????

Hmmmmmmmmmm

JB

[Mal]

Police can get involved for any number of reasons...

My best guess is that Qantas claims 'fraud' was happening - although, being an airport, Police can get involved easily due to their presence and jurisdiction over airports. Based on the number of staff, it is either a good witch-hunt, a dragnet for 'offences' or a well organised group of staff.

Will be interesting to hear what the story is. Speculation is usless, but fun.

I do feel sorry for any staff caught up in this though (assuming they are innocent, or some kind of witch hunt has occurred looking for minor oversights.)

[JohnK]

It would be interesting to find out the details.

If I had to speculate the first thought that would come to mind is getting people without status better seats than the one I have been allocated. No seriously could it be soliciting, or accepting, any sum of money from passengers to provide "op-ups" or change flights that should not have been changed? I can't think of any other reasons why the police would be involved.

[meloz]

It would be interesting to find out the details.

If I had to speculate the first thought that would come to mind is getting people without status better seats than the one I have been allocated. No seriously could it be soliciting, or accepting, any sum of money from passengers to provide "op-ups" or change flights that should not have been changed? I can't think of any other reasons why the police would be involved.

My understanding is computer says "no" to all of the above nowadays.

[odoherty]

Just noticed this on the web.

Where??
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[Mal]

Where??
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ABC News published the report ... although it's been removed now. This was where it was:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...11/2595692.htm

I can't find it republished at the ABC site or other news sites, so maybe they retracted the article?

More mystery for the puzzle!

[Ikara]

Yes, apologies for not posting the original link but it was the ABC news on line and yes it is not there now.

HOWEVER.....I can add to it. Spoke to my Qantas contact tonight and his reaction was "Oh, that happened weeks ago - it was in phone reservations where someone got "caught" diddling with bookings and credits. He said that I'm not going on my own, so it looks like he took some folks with him today" Makes sense?!

JB

[tuapekastar]

Was reported on ABC radio this afternoon as well...perhaps we'll never know.