Originally Posted by
soorox
Yepp after YVR & AMS, MEL is next! Thats 3 long-haul routes in a time frame of 1-2 years that they are aiming at, I think they are still looking at launching all 3 within this year! Just pay attention to the new Northern Winter schedule released soon.
I think Sichuan Airlines may be a future ST member in the works!
A ST HUB in the west will surely enhance connectivity within China! 
MU and CZ both have strong bases in the "west".