Problem with launching to SEA or EA is that it's a stiff market with plenty of high quality competition that offer value for money at both the budget and premium price points. Something QF/JQ will struggle to compete with.

Accor reporting 25% lower bookings for the US summer. That was before the tariffs as well. 

How is that not an accurate assessment of their international routes? They are very much hinging on their domestic customers to shell out premium dollar out of sheer loyalty for a more expensive and less refined product. They are not leaders in any of their international routes on value for money...

Visited both the Sydney and Melbourne lounge and the offerings were disappointing to say the least and was more in line with a regional Qantas club than an international business lounge. 

Excellent news for states that have quarantine free travel - Singapore is looking at extending their restrictions, which will see a lot of locals and expats leave for an extended period around Christmas. With its wealthy population, it's sure to bring in some much welcomed tourist dollars.