Originally Posted by atpcliff

Some of the reasons we are flying for Qatas was discussed.
Another reason I heard: Qantas looked into to starting freight flying to replace us, since they did have the 747 aircraft. They found out it was very difficult. Just having planes and pilots is one thing. Getting the freight (sales network), where to store it (warehousing), how to get it cross border (Customs), how to get it to/from the airport (ground transport), etc., etc. is quite complicated.

Qantas added a 747 from Atlas, and is now using three 747-400s, is the last I heard.