Originally Posted by
Una Due Tfc
The QF 35Ks are going to be extremely premium heavy, and likely more expensive than flying equivalent class via a ME hub. Is MAN able to support that over an extra LHR/FRA/FCO/CDG rotation etc? I don't think it'll be on the Project Sunrise list myself.
Agreed. The days of direct MAN-Australia service (1983-1994) were the era before the MEB3. The world of aviation has changed and although there is strong demand from northern England to OZ and vv, the capacity, flexibility and value offered by the MEB3 and Far Eastern carriers has cornered the market. An en-route stop over such a long journey is for many travellers a welcome break, in any case. I'm doing it next winter. MAN-SIN-SYD, PER-SIN-MAN with a nice break at Changi in each direction. Singapore Airlines top quality and a decent price.