As it stands now, I'm only seeing HA doing HNL-SYD on Tue., Thurs. & Sat. and the HQ YVR-HNL on Sun., Thurs. & Fri., so only day the connection works is Thurs., though the connections times aren't bad as HQ arrives HNL at 1115 and HA leaves at 1235. This could be a lighter winter schedule downunder with more frequent summer service planned, but not lots of choice and having much more frequent AC service I can't see it being much competition. Good deal for HQ however.