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Old May 30, 2006 | 1:10 am
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$8K J fare from SFO-SYD
Originally Posted by whughes3
I have heard it said, apparently seriously, that Qantas make no attempt to compete on price on this route for fear that, if they do, it would drive UA out completely and increase pressure on the government to allow other carriers (notably SQ of course) to operate Australia-US.
Rather interestingly QF is selling an under USD 8000 J fare from SFO (a UA hub). I suppose they justify it as a new route, but interesting to have QF giving discounts so selectively.
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