Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
The thread title states "Jetstar to have more flights to Queenstown from Australia" - a statement of fact, not that it is speculation based on a talk to a travel agent
There was nothing in the post itself to indicate this is speculative
Even after the 1st replies querying the accuracy, there was nothing to update that it wasnt an official statement
Only the 3rd reply was it admitted that this was just some speculation from a travel agent
The forum rules state "Please create thread titles that are specific and descriptive and that contain an accurate (not misleading or sensational) characterization of the topic"
official statements would come after agents/wholesalers would be contacted, offered deals to see if they would buy & sell them.
Often with new routes, agents/wholesalers get the deal from hell, if they actually commit to buy a certain number of seats/or hand over the cash up front, often at prices that are at a loss, on the basis, they must package up with a minimum sell price. Seen it happen many times.