Dont see Strategic has the correctly configured planes for the job OR the financial backing to sustain a couple of years losses to get established
Ansett
, Ansett Mark II, Compass, Compass II, Oz-jet etc. There are alot of lessons to be learned in the Australian Airlines industry.....etc ect..
Totally agree...I wouldn't be surprised if they try, tho. Strategic are in a position now were they are on the bones of their backside and must be looking for a way to get some semblence of stability.
A big risk, but their back is to the wall and they probably have few options. It must be an aweful temptation.