The MEL LAX sectors are still in the GDS systems and quoting. I just checked 06 OCT and it is still there.
The problem is that UA are cutting the guts out of fares on the pond.
As they are down to 3% commission they are being talked down substantially as they deserve.
The UA fares are popping in 3-5 hundred bucks cheaper than the new kids, so the do attract attention and sales.
QF and DL (not in that order) are the next 2 steps up.
It seems UA is the problem child of the Pacific for loads at the moment, but QF VA & DL seem to have the loads but possibly not the yield.
Interesting times.
Best all
EWL