@desafinado74 I don't think anyone suggested blindly following QF did they? If they did maybe you can point out where that was stated? I admit that QF is probably not the best service airline in the world but they're also not the worst. I would personally put them towards the top. What ...

1. The facts? Facts usually have evidence to back them up. I'm sure you'll be able to provide precedence of $1500 one way fares to Perth in Y?  We get it. Competition is healthy but exaggerating and calling it a 'fact' doesn't help your cause.  2. I wouldn't consider Virgin 'A little ...

People see right through this. Easier to blame QF then the failings of his own management team. Poor form. Unlike QF who didn't receive a bailout in 2014, VA is only around now because high profile, foreign shareholders have poured hundreds of millions into keeping it breathing. Maybe Mr Branson ...