Why should SQ be given access to the US from OZ? Will it provide employment for Australians (or North Americans)? Will it inject revenue into the Australian economy? Will it promote Australia as a tourist destination?
Whilst I agree Qantas have been milking pax on this route for some time, surely then if it is so profitable then another US (or Australian) carrier would ply the route.
Why should the Australian government promote the export of Australian jobs? If Singapore want to opertate the route then make them employ Australains to operate it........
In all likelihood, the arrival of SQ on the LAX route will signal the end of United on the route, not a reduction in QF services as predicted. QF will most likey improve service standards and some frequencies in response whilst poor old United will finally fade off the Pacific.
How very sad.