Originally Posted by Mstr Caution
AJ has got us all fooled with his end of the line bu//$#:/.
Europe isnt the only place people want to fly to.
People still want to fly to or from Australia direct to:
1. The Pacific
2. North America
3. South America
4. Asia
5. Middle East
6. South Africa
In that regard Australia is placed geographically well to provide these direct services.
What happens when commercial capability allows ultra long haul Australia direct Europe bypassing the Asian & ME hub carriers?
Qantas is positioned poorly now because of the lost years thinking mainline would look after itself whilst executives frolicked around Asia starting other enterprises.
The staff and shareholders paying the price of taking their eye off the ball.
good post MC but i fixed the last line for you