One other point. Since the beginning of Qantas, the govt. has had the right to induct Qantas and crews into service on the possibility that Australia be under threat from extreme WX (eg Cyclone Tracy where QF was brought in to fly survivors out), unknown or known invaders of our shores, where QF can be used as a troop carrier, or to carry arms and supplies to our armed forces if required. Do we now have to wait for a A/C to be dispatched from BKK to do the job, as there would be few available on the ground here, or do we hope that Borgetti's mob will take up the slack, or that JQ will answer the call? One would hope none of these events happen, but the possibility of the WX causing mayhem and possibly death is always on the cards. Your answer Mr. Joyce?