[Rumour] Jetstar Asia to fly to Europe with B787, Qantas codeshare?
Jun 4, 2013, 8:53 pm
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And of these folks, how many are willing to put up with LCC-quality hard and soft product for a 14-hour flight just to save a few bucks and avoid a stopover?
These folks do exist, but can you consistently fill a 787 with them every day?
My idea, if I were running the airline, would be to cozy up to airlines on the far side of the Pacific, and then sell HNL as a one-stop gateway to the United States from any Australian capital city.
Jun 4, 2013, 9:29 pm
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Jun 5, 2013, 3:09 am
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If Jetstar were to do a stop enroute, they would need the ability to sell between the intermediate points. This is impossible ex-HNL. Why SYD>LAX>JFK works is that is supported by MEL/BNE-LAX services as well, plus good demand for business class on the route too.
Jun 5, 2013, 3:36 am
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Jun 5, 2013, 4:56 am
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They could run SYD-HNL-YVR and codeshare with AA/AS to LAX, ORD, DFW, OAK, SEA, ANC and PDX.
Jun 5, 2013, 7:55 am
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I can't see codeshares being of interest using Jetstar + 2 hops, to places like LAX, ORD, DFW etc. Remember one particular carrier already offers a LCC-esque non stop service to both SFO & LAX, that many Australians already are happy to pay a bit more to avoid
Jun 5, 2013, 9:25 am
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LH are now ready to hop into bed with one of the Gulf Carriers.
Probably even Emirates!
Emirates "open to Lufthansa partnership" similar to Qantas alliance
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Jun 5, 2013, 5:42 pm
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China and India do seem to make a lot of sense.
What about Johannesburg?
Jun 6, 2013, 2:38 am
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Jun 6, 2013, 2:45 am
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Jun 6, 2013, 6:44 am
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