Just a couple of personal thoughts I figured I'd throw open.

Is Star starting to become ineffective and too large? I can't see the value in having 5 (well 7 technically) carriers in Europe as an example. It was hard enough with 9 or so members to get uniform consistency and "seamless" service and product. Becoming bigger, only means the problems get larger as well, yes?

What is happening with Starnet? It's coming has been longer than the famous 2nd coming of you know who. (No offence - just Oz humour!!). Surely resources and energies would be better put to getting this invaluable piece of technology running to it's full potential rather than running around adding new carriers. Fix the problems in the current grouping first, then worry about adding.

Don't get me wrong - I love my Star, and there is no other option around that comes anywhere near a bull's roar of it. I just think they have had 5 years to get the seamless part of it down pat, and they still can't manage to do so.

Finally - how many members is enough? 20? 25? How many regions can they cover effectively with how many carriers?

Cheers.