Had a couple of laughs there...
Emirates being the saving grace internationally? Umm no - they are in it for themselves and nothing Qantas has done will change that.
JQ being the saving grace domestically? - well yes they stemmed the flow of VA initially but now with tiger owned by VA, it appears JQ are the 'new world carrier' stuck in the middle.
Agree about the FF program though but then how long until they sell that off though in part or it's entirety?
PS - good luck to mates at QF - stick it up the wee leprechaun....
