Re: Cherry picking.
Does any free-enterprise, capitalist-run airline run at a deliberate long term loss on any route? Don't they all cherry pick to some extent?
Jetstar Asia has been dabbling in SQ's markets. Perhaps it's time for SQ to dabble in Qantas' markets.
The difference between a domestic and international marketplace is not so clear cut anymore in terms of operations. The reasoning behind traditional market protection was protection of national interest. I believe it is now more in the national interest to open the market up.
I like the prospect of being able to fly Virgin and having my bags checked through onto SQ if that becomes a possibility. More choice for the consumer.