QF/JQ won't get the 777, its really far too late to be trying to introduce these into a fleet.
However, this just goes to show that QF/JQ should have ordered the 777 many many years ago! JQ could be flying to the USA now with a 773ER or 772LR, and have beaten Virgin to this route. However it is clear that Virgin is not that interested in being low cost for their long haul international!
Only a matter of time before Virgin Blue goes full service as well I think, and then joins Star Alliance for domestic flights! This is just my thoughts, I have no inside information at at all!
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