Definately interesting times ahead.
It is you that is now making assumptions Maui... like that the IFE will work
I think the difference in winds between 70S (where Qantas often fly) and 40S will be quite significant, and I think the track miles will be quite a lot higher. You will also have to fly a LOT further north to keep Mauritius in the equation. Often on a QF route Mauritius is never our closest airport... its Perth and then Durban. So its a long way
A bit of competition never hurt anyone... but I'm just hoping that people don't blindly assume just because its Virgin they are here to be the knight in shining armour. Standby for (ultimately) fares that are very similar to QF.