Originally Posted by
Hollywood1
....Just like how the A330s were borrowed some time ago....
Think you'll find that "borrowed" is selective memory.
The A330/B787 Qantas/Jetstar shuffle was a result of the inability to get the 787 to JQ on time (read QF stuffing up the order). JQ needed a widebody. Once they had enough, the A330's could come back to QF so they could retire the 767.
JQ had the 787 for 4 years before QF got one. Joyce wouldn't commit whether JQ will get the 321XLR first. Doesn't say much for mainline when all the flash new "game changers" go to JQ first.