Bit of a coup really to get daily 1st time of asking. Its very topical in OZ at the moment this whole protection of QF thing and the tourism minister has taken it to the top as the likes of EK and QR want to get more flights into OZ but get knocked back. This is hampering tourism growth.
QR have rights for 3 flight per week but won't entertain the route on anything else but daily. AAB must be really pissed off the new kids are in there with daily if they want it...
In Dec EY advertsied for Country manager postion in OZ paper but did not specify location (as they never do) - not sure if they have anyone in mind...
Profitablilty is not an issue for EY- its bums on seats and getting an AUG-SYD will help it fill its UK flights..