.So, taking Joburg as an example will we see either EK or SIA push for 5th/6th freedom rights? Unless QF provides the same or more seats I think you will. .
I think this could be one of the reasons, if not THE reason, behind the proposal (or plan, thought bubble, etc etc, call it what you will) for Perth - Joburg.
6 747s a week replaced by, lets say 6 787s from Sydney and 4 (as per the current info) A330s per week from Perth. It could actually work out better for QF and their customers to South Africa, as a large number of connecting pax no longer have to potentially backtrack to Sydney, and the day when there’s no service from Sydney, passengers could still go though Perth (if there would be a service that day, I think it’s Wednesday’s?).
It also presents a net increase in capacity into Joburg from Australia.