We can only hope but it won't give any joy with SQ I think.

Yes  "Fantasy Land" and that is why I'm not flying VA on those overnight flight between West and East Coasts and to Asian Countries. Fantasy Land for VA there after the average flyer who does a couple of trips a year not the premium flyer with the cash in their pockets.  

As someone who currently travels to Sydney Airport (Mascot) once or twice every week, I have a strong understanding of the needs and travel patterns of Western Sydney residents. In just the past three weeks alone, I have travelled to Hong Kong, Guangzhou (Canton), Christchurch, Brisbane, 3 times ...

I'd say QF forced their hand, and it won't be the last time. Qantas also seems to be targeting the premium flyers with what they are doing, as someone said "it's not the 1980's, look after the premium flyers Dave".

Because Platinum Plus and Beyond members of Virgin can't access the First Class lounge anymore, those members are telling me they will start flying other carriers, interesting because that was one of the key benefits to SQ over the other carriers. Australians have loved SQ for a very "lounge" tim...