"People paying Qantas prices on Jetstar planes will be served meals, will earn frequent flyer points, and will be able to transfer luggage for connecting flights."
Lowerlobe, Ultralight and Direct Anywhere -
Read the statement above, which has been mentioned twice in this thread.
That would mean there is to be little difference in the two products. Except maybe legroom but has anyone been on a QF 737? There is no difference to JQ.
"the great irony is the new catchphrase of JQ... jetstar.. offering you Choice! what choice?"
The whole point of this tagline is that in almost all cases your fare is cheaper - hence you choose what extras you wish to pay for - or bring yourself (heaven forbid people look out for their own welfare these days).
I am the last person who would be waving the Jetstar flag, however lets not let emotions distort the facts.
Where is Qantas going with all this? Will we see a Cityflyer SYD/MEL flight operated by JetstarAsia crew for Jetstar as a welease to Qantas? How far will this go? It is sickening and frightening to contemplate.
"Anyone know if SQ have got rights on this route?"
SQ gave up on DRW and CNS a LONG time ago! Silk Air would do fine as a full service competitor, though they have only ever ops charters to DRW. Their sister company Tiger Airways is a cheaper operation anyway.