Yeah I think you need to check your facts about how the other airlines are managing to stay flying.  The are completely supported and backed up by their respective governments and their operations are subsidised.  Were Qantas to continue running ghost flights they would loose more money...

Respectfully Simon, I disagree with your assertion that the EK via DXB is equivalent to the QF via PER option for Adelaide flyers. Ex ADL if you travel via PER you have a short day time flight (same for the return journey), with the opportunity for a very long sleep on the main flight.Having flo...

I can see some amazing potential here....this could mean a new Perth International lounge, similar to Brisbane...and let's face it you cannot simply base aircraft in perth without cycling them back to the fleet base which one assumes will be East Coast.  Imagine an international departure fr...

Great review, essentially mirrors my experience on this route in April. Great aircraft, excellent seat, although needs more storage, and a fixed IE screen maybe?  given the departure times I quite liked the tray based meal service, but compared to my previous Qantas flight o HK definitely l...

Agreed PK.  I am Adelaide based.  For paid tickets to Europe in Business my best option is Qatar given the timmings etc.  And by flying J I get a better lounge in Doha than my OWE status gets me.  If I fly Emirates at least I can use the Dubai First Class lounge.Honestly the o...