The correct name of the Australian airline in question is QANTAS. As is Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. These stories have been around for a while, usually including the one about the BA pilot who was questioning a landing direction given by the Frankfurt tower. He was questioned "Haven't you ever flown to Frankfurt before" The response came, "Yes, twice in WW2 but I didn't land!" See Ansett Airlines have been defunct since about 2001, so the Gay story may be another urban myth. http://www.snopes.com/travel/airline/obnox.htm