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Easy there. They make slot applications like everyone else and they either get approved or they don't, the coordinators cannot issue slots over the 80/hour maximum set in the SYD Airport Act. Therefore if their is capacity why not give them slots. As far as the comment regarding fares at below cost, I've no doubt they have some loss leaders as do every other carrier on the planet, however they've got to make a buck like everyone else. Look at Jetstars latest lead fares and tell me that is above cost !!! I would guess they contribute to the economies of AU and NZ through jobs, bring more pax through airports, offering people choice and hence potential savings, etc. You sound very much like one of those people that hates competition and wants QF protected, would you prefer a sweatheart deal between QF and NZ only on the Tasman with all their fares above $500 ?