Originally Posted by
MissChief
Beware--the hub-and-spoke model operated by EK, QR, and EY is dependent upon big passenger numbers. That is likely to happen slowly. Expect a number of years of lower demand, which can more profitably be met by 787's and A350's on long thin routes.
completly untrue. If you have a look at load numbers in australia/nz demand has bounced back VERY quickly. same as what happened after the SARS outbreak. People want and need to travel, it wont take long for numbers to recover. It all comes down to having the the flight there