Dick Smith on ABC 774 hit the nail on the head,
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labour costs for long haul are comparatively high. Quoted min wage in oz versus us and china.
Qantas can't compete on cost, fair enough.
Problem is most Ozzies don't want to pay for the higher fares even if service is superior.
Domestic is different as labour costs are similar between the competitors.
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Really, is there a more pertinent point.
Government intervention amounts to both flying and non flying tax payers paying for creature comforts for Qantas passengers….
Mickjoebill