Emirates Costs?
Journeyman,
Don't know or even care for whom you work but you do need a lesson in airline economics.
The local operators on the Tasman (Air NZ, Qantas, Virgin Pacific et al) would have to cost their operatioins on a full cost basis. That is, include all standing charges as well as operating costs. On the other hand, I betcha Emirates costs its add-on Tasman services based on DOC's only. In other words, provided they cover their out of pocket costs , they will be happy as the equipment incurs standing charges whether it flies the Tasman or sits on the ground in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. That it contributes to unfair competition is what many of us oppose. How else would they continue to operate considering the loads they carry and the fares and rates they charge? Level playing field - I think not.