Qantas/optus Announcement today

[Mario Facchini]

Hi guys, coming from the Twitterverse,

QantasAirways Qantas Airways
Announcing the alliance between Qantas Frequent Flyer and Optus: you can now earn 2 FF points for every $ spent on most Optus services! #FF


images of VH-VZD all done up with the optus Animals are popping up from Qantas.

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg610/scaled.php?tn=0&server=610&filename=i5vnm.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg735/scaled.php?tn=0&server=735&filename=t7san.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg610/scaled.php?tn=0&server=610&filename=hbwmrm.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[Rowan McKeever]

Looks good! Out of curiosity, how do airlines decide which aircraft is going to get a special livery, eg why VZD for the Optus?

[Robert Zweck]

It depends on the length of the advertising contract and when Qantas think the paintwork may need refurbishing...therefore a new /newly painted aircraft fits the bill.

Not surprised that Optus have got into the action....I am sure Woolworths Supermarkets are very happy with their QF FF link.

Coles would not be happy as Fly Buys is viewed by many as lame duck.

[Andrew Johnson]

surely then DJ would get "into bed" with Coles(Fly Buys) &/or Telstra ?

[Brian Wilkes]

Any one have movements for this a/c over the next few days to Mel etc etc?

[Jayden Laing]

Just left for Cairns now as QF926.

[Brian Wilkes]

Ta mate thats a start!

[Shayne G]

This article shows another angle shot of the decal, sort of reveals there isn't anything at the front end :D
http://www.zdnet.com.au/optus-qantas-partnership-launch-photos-339321566.htm

In my opinion, a very nice fairly large decal I hope it is not short lived liked the Telstra decal on the Jetstar A320.

[Andrew Coggan]

Does anyone know what routes VH-VZD is flying tomorrow?

[Jayden Laing]

Departing to Cairns as QF926 today. First revenue flight with new stickers.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6204/6103173102_a8d2312721_b.jpg

[Robert S]

http://australianaviation.com.au/2011/09/specially-marked-737-marks-optus-joining-qantas-frequent-flyer-program/

To mark the relationship, Qantas has fitted 737-800 VH-VZD with special Optus decals, with the aircraft launched by model Jennifer Hawkins at Sydney Airport on Thursday morning.

Oops. Note to AA - it was Natalie Bassingthwaighte, as per the promo video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO19UpCtIaA).