I am still surprised QF didn't strike an arrangement with Emirates to open and use their lounge for the majority of the day it otherwise sits closed and empty. Maybe they did and were knocked back. Hard to imagine this multi-pronged approach would be a cheaper option, but it's all speculation and...

Yes, Delta is the sole A350 option non-stop. In premium cabins, I find it a bit of a muchness, but in economy, the wider fuselage of the A350 does make for slightly wider seats and aisles than the 787 which I find to be materially noticeable when I have to sit in the back. 

They also pay less than half for the price for it, too. ☹️ 

Good to see this and hopefully it comes to fruition sooner than later. When looking at business class across Qatar's A380s, Etihad's particularly dated 777, and Emirates' 777 (also slated for a refresh at last), the offering from the big 3 Middle East carriers into many Australian cities isn't cu...

Interesting idea, and always nice to see airlines trying to offer better choices, but the limited seating times will render this useless for most Oz/NZ bound travellers from Fiji, and will also close as the afternoon bank comes in before connections to North America. 🤷‍♂️...