Originally Posted by number_6
I suspect the real reason is that most of the SYD-AKL traffic is QF codeshares and LA would rather spend the money on the AKL-SCL leg (where it is mostly LA revenue). They probably rate each leg for profitability separately and adjust the service level to match the revenue stream.
I flew Syd-Akl-SCL in J last year....the difference between Syd-Akl and Akl-Scl was quite amazing (distance as well!
); on the shorter sector, there were no menus, had a crappy sandwich for lunch etc etc; when I returned to the flight for the longer leg, the FAs (change of crew @ Akl) were all very smart, dressed in their jackets etc etc, handed out wine and meal menus, blankets, kits etc etc, and the service was noticeably better...it was like stepping into a different plane
So I suppose it would be similar in F