Turkish represents a deadly threat to Qantas- more than Emirates,because it has more European destinations than its competitors.The only way Qantas can respond is with non stop flights,which basically means from Sydney or Melbourne,and frequency will be limited to those pax who are not connecting...

If flights were to depart from WSI,QF wouldn’t be able to charge a premium for passengers departing WSI as they live to far from WSI.Take me-I live at Turramurra,20km from SYD,but 45km from WSI.The travelling time is double.

It’s worth noting that elapsed travel time from Santiago to Sydney via Melbourne is quicker than via Auckland.But then Qantas flies nonstop SCL-SYD.

Looking forward to travelling on one.Minor correction-although the 717 dates back to the nineties(it was originally to have been the MD95),the fuselage and windows come from the DC9 which first flew in 1965

No it isn’t.By the time you reach this status,you will no doubt be retired and not able to travel as much.