Originally Posted by
nivsy
While I certainly agree on P2P business models as the aircraft that can now do it without having to go via the past traditional hubs it still does very much depend on cost, competition and locations.
Looking as an example, pre Covid on the PER-LHR route, to fly business you needed a second mortgage. For the route to be undertaken, or indeed even via certain euro countries first , the cost is significantly reduced (for the sake of a few hours) . You certainly wouldn't find me up the back of a QF 787 for a non stop service to LHR (it gets so cramped and narrow) nor will you find me forking out 11000 dollars or more for biz. I'll take my chances via wonderful Doha and Qatar airlines or any other stop at the moment until the prices are a bit more realistic (for my purse strings) if that ever happens.
You may not be their target audience for that route. I’ve been told there is quite the market for premium seats on the 787, hence the configuration QF went with.
I know of quite a few non business travellers who happily paid for the upgraded premium economy experience in order to maximise their time away, without going the expensive business class option.
There’s nothing wrong with going via the ME to save some cash, and I dare say there’s enough demand to service both options. The ME carriers will still have options out of Oz to Europe.
If I was to travel economy from Oz to Europe I’d be picking shorter hops and taking longer to get there. Glad we have options!