Why is Bruce leaving? Could it be that:
1. The longhaul Jetstar services out of SIN are a failure? SIN-AKL is down to 3 weekly now from daily, and SQ is merrily still flying double daily to AKL and daily to CHC, despite earthquakes and what not? JQ's SIN-PEK fares are ridiculously low - SGD298 for business class one way these days, SGD220 for economy class. Definitely not making any money.
2. Jetstar Hong Kong has failed, and they need to find a scapegoat before announcing its failure
3. Keeping him as a consultant means that he won't run screaming to the press and/or join a competitor within the next 2 years