AJ admits that fewer people fly QF out of Australia...
He admits it because he knows it's true. That's part of the plan he presented to the QF board when JB and PG were frozen out by Clifford.
1. Diminish the QF international route network.
2. Reduce frequency.
3. Starve QF international capital requirements (Keep aging / tired aircraft).
4. J* get newer a/c, increased network, increased frequency.
5. Frustrate staff through difficult working environment.
End result, fewer people fly QF, unit costs increase, not as profitable; The plan to break the people who made Qantas.