Open Skies? Bring it on
Australia desperately needs another full service domestic carrier immediately, either Virgin Blue to upgrade or Singapore Airlines or some other airline invited to compete on Australian domestic routes.
An open skies agreement with the U.S. would eliminate the ability of QF to charge in excess of $18000.00 for a round trip first class fare from SYD to LAX. The airfares charged by QF in their so-called premium cabins on all routes is nothing short of theft and the service provided by management decidedly second rate.