Similarly, Qantas has consistently refused to state what the "Structural Issues" are with respect to its employees that are affecting productivity.
In the same manner that they have refused to outline how the international business has been losing $216million a year. I have outlined in previous posts the loads they carry out of Sydney and an average out of Australia. It was made to sound like they carry 18% loads, when in fact their load factor averages around the 72% to 73%. Sure they may carry only 18 out of 100 passengers out of the country, but it has been failed to be mentioned that QANTAS simply does not fly to as many destinations or hubs (21 in total and diminishing) as its competitors.
The other interesting point is what the international side of the business carries. It does carry J* and also the "flagship" Frequent Flyer program. People accumulate points by way of credit card or flying on partner carriers or flying domestic sectors such as SYD-CBR or even to the regional areas, then use the points on international routes. How are these points paid for when they are used? The international side of the business absorbs the cost of the seat by trading a saleable seat for points that have been paid to the FF program.