<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RichardMEL:
AN International was always profitable.</font>
I understood that in its last year of operation, AN international also operated at a loss - though only just.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RichardMEL:
SQ could throw some of those A340-300's at the effort - useless for SQ long haul service, but likely very attractive for mid haul like SYD-HKG. It could start out small just taking back SYD-HKG, SYD-KIX, that AN flew so well, then see what happens.</font>
Out of curiosity, why are the A340's useless for SQ long haul? Various other airlines fly them successfully long-haul, including SQ's partner Virgin Atlantic. From a consistency of fleet point of view it does seem strange that SQ would have all three of B777 / B747 / A340 though - surely they are natural competitors?