STOP .. Why is it in Australia that the media and other high ranking industry leaders don't tell things as it is .. John Borghetti's role is to manage the company so it doesn't fall over. He failed to do this. So whatever comes out of his mouth, he is accountable!!!!! Whatever his mantra, it mean...

@Muffet .. "Star Alliance have publicly stated that they're not interested in having VA as a member, so no amount of consideration would change that." .. Does it never come to a readers' mind why Star felt the need to comment in the first place and what is it that they were really say...

Previt Babushka .. SQ's journey not forgotten. Air NZ's remembered as well. My ramble simply wishful thinking :)

Any supporting statement of VA like Dee's above are obviously VA staffers or business supporters. VA lost the option to use Star in LAX and this is why.VA lost Air NZ as shareholder. Air NZ CEO and JB I don't think exchanged cards this Christmas. SQ maybe still in there but Star membership for VA...