787’s flying the bubble SYD-AKL would be a great use of the aircraft 

Yeah, nah!We have just been through this with VA when they first reduced frequency ex SYD and we were forced to fly via MEL. Then several weeks ago they pulled the same trick again with further reductions and our outbound leg was now also via MEL.This added 8 odd hours to the trip and wasted most...

Luckily enough I have avoided the A343 and have taken the later flight on the 777-300ER