The airlines said if the bid were rejected it could result in Qantas reducing the frequency of, downgrading or even cancelling its A380 service between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth, while American may further reduce service between Los Angeles, Sydney and Auckland.
So the message is clear, approve this or we MAY cancel flights. More QF bullying. I heard Napoleon blaming PAPL for the possible cancellation of aircraft orders and direct Australia - France flights. Remember the call to the government a few years ago, drop the QSA or we will collapse.