I think it would be wishful thinking for SIA / SilkAir to start any airline here. Choong has proved himself inept at financial management (Virgin Atlantic and Air NZ / Ansett). SilkAir especially, still has an image problem after they 737 dived into the river in Indonesia. The inquiry that followed was carefully controlled with only selective information allowed, hence the controversy will not go away, in Asia.
One incident here in Oz would have this forum and the local media, alight.
Regardless, they are ruthless taskmasters. Any thoughts of a reincarnation of the unrealistic conditions that existed in Ansett is just day dreaming.
