Horserun, why the animosity towards QF? Most QF employees want V Oz to succeed as they would rather compete with an Australian carrier on the route rather than allow SQ, EK, CX, etc onto the route. Don't forget that apart from QF, V Oz will be competing with four other carriers on the route (United, Delta, Air NZ & American Airlines) - if they focus on QF only they may get broardsided by the other carriers.