Originally Posted by spellingnazi
Exactly...
Re:"But here's the fundamental question - where did the Jetstar 67% come from? Jetstar hasn't been around that long, yet they're running 2/3 full based on lower service and lower fares. Those people have CLEARLY chosen to purchase on lower fares. "
Utter crap. In many cases consumers were forced onto one star. Gifted routes from mainline.
Look at the total numbers. Market forces have smashed mainline, competition has given people choice and they have walked away to the competitors. Tickets are more affordable than they have ever been and people are choosing non QF alternatives.
NOBODY has been "forced" onto Jetstar. People have chosen to go there. QF loads acc to SPs numbers indicate approx 15% available capacity. Were people "forced" out of those seats as well?