Originally Posted by
stmaus
I'd be very happy for VA to not be overly ambitious on more long haul int routes. Just keep doing what you have been doing extremely well - extensive domestic network, decent short haul int to NZ and Pacific (VA is excellent here), and a couple of strategic long haul routes. Please do not go bust so I burn all my points (like Ansett)!!!
VA doesn't really have the income (and also restricted by the smaller widebody fleet for that matter) to expand further on long-haul international destinations, even if they did wanted to. It'll be a while before Scurrah makes his mark as the new CEO, plus he has take the current JVs / Codeshare Agreements in consideration (e.g not expand into their partner's/shareholder's routes unless agreed upon otherwise).
Saying that, it does seem that VA are content with LAX and HKG for now (and focusing primarily on their partnerships with DL and SQ), considering the Chinese expansion has been halted due to HNA's own financial situation.