A 10-year-old boy has written to the CEO of Qantas asking him for advice on how to run his own airline.
Budding businessman Alex Jacquot founded his own airline 'Oceania Express' with his best friend from school.
During school holidays the young student had more time to devote to his airline and so he wrote a letter to Qantas boss Alan Joyce asking for advice.
“I'm Alex Jacquot, a 10-year-old boy (please take me seriously) and I want to start an airline,” his handwritten letter reads.
Alex talks about the planning he has done so far, such as working out what planes are needed, flight numbers, and catering.
He also explains he has enlisted the expertise of his classmates in the form of a CFO, Head of IT, Head of Maintenance, and Head of On Board Services.
He then asks the Qantas CEO’s advice on running an airline. “Do you have any tips on starting an airline? I'd be very grateful to know what you have to say.”
Joyce wrote back inviting Alex to a meeting where they could 'compare notes' and a tour of the Qantas operations centre.
“Thank you for letting me know about your new airline,” Joyce wrote.
He said he wouldn't normally indulge a competitor asking for advice but on this occasion would make an exception.
“I too was once a young boy curious about flight and all it's possibilities.”
Joyce said his number one tip for starting an airline was to put safety front and centre. And do everything possible to make travel as comfortable and affordable for passengers
Natasha Jacquot, Alex's mother, said they are now waiting on a confirmation of the dates for Alex's meeting with Joyce.