Agree.
So if Emirates run a 777 or A380 from LHR-DXB-SYD-CHC-SYD-DXB-LHR then that isn't efficient use of aircraft?
Seems to me Qantas are not doing anything particularly special. They just are not giving up for a change which is refreshing to see after years of "end of the line" defeatist talk. Demonstrates that this was rubbish if you utilised the aircraft properly. I think it was a line to justify not spending any money on QF and instead on other orange parts of the group.
I saw that Business Seats on the 787 from PER-LHR had sold out at over $9000, premium at $4550 and economy at $2230. With the highest percentage of premium seats in the Qantas fleet by 30% it will make mega dollars for Qantas.
Especially when you look at the dismal yields on Jetstar's 787s.