I would expect to see many more of these connections over the coming years. Flying from regional NSW (and perhaps even parts of Victoria) via Canberra to get overseas beats the socks off transiting through Sydney 

Maybe slightly off topic, but given the popularity of Singapore as a stopover destination, looking ahead ten years when Changi has four runways plus terminal five up and running, would Qantas look to setup much more of a base?   Building on the existing model where Qantas & Jetstar fly ...

Excellent news for CBR airport.  I've thought for a while its only a matter of time until the international airlines see it as a viable new destination, and SQ fits the bill nicely.  They can offer one-stop services from Canberra through to much of Asia and Europe so the consumer wins. ...