Are they though? The May Bitre data shows load factors in the 60's, well down on both QF and Cathay and yields have plummeted since all the additional capacity. I flew J last year back from Hk on VA and the cabin was less then half full. With fuel prices where they are I would be surprised if it ...

Hopefully this means some more redemption inventory opens up, particularly on LA. I was on a flight to Hong Kong 2 weeks ago and there were only 7 other people in J on the outbound with no redemption seats

ABS shows May to have <50% in both directions for VA to HK and picked up marginally in Junehttps://bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/files/International_airline_activity_1805.pdf

Fly Dubai's config would be perfect for VA's Transcon + Short Haul International fleet, plus a few rows of Economy X and they would have a pretty good interchangeable fleet for flights up to ~6 hours.

QF currently charge International seat fees for sale fares but waive for Silver or above. Interesting proposition if they go down this path. One would hope the lead in would match the Air NZ seat product. Interestingly VA still allow Silver and above to get a bag even on a bag less ticket as a pe...