Really?
Just checked JQ website
MELSIN return fare departing MEL 07JUN and returning 21JUN
Jetsaver fare (allows you to check a bag...wow!):
JQ direct MELSIN - $748.19
JQ via DRW - $1025.31
Then I thought I'd check expensive, full service, legacy SQ for the same dates:
Sweet deals fare - $995.16
I was going to check EK and QF, but I kind of didn't think I needed to.
Strong loads via DRW on JQ? Maybe with people flying to DRW.