Great to see competition. China Airlines next I believe. Qantas needs to review its costs before it is no competition. Already more expensive then most. 
PETER Mr Bignell fails to mention how much money South Australians have had to fork out to get this airline here.
JOHN About the first sensible statement Mr Bignell has made about SA tourism. KEITH Qantas are too expensive anyway.
CRAIG I fly Adelaide / London regularly and support the airlines that fly direct out of Adelaide.
JACQUI As a minister of the crown I find Bignell's comments inappropriate. As Qantas says, they are one of the state's biggest employers and have supported this state for decades.
SAM C If Qantas flew direct out of Adelaide to Asia or the Middle East with easy connections on to Europe I'd happily fly with them.
STEVE You hop on a flight depending where you are going and if you are stopping over. Emirates go Dubai, while Qatar go to Doha, so it depends on what you want.
BRUCE Up yours Qantas!
SHANE Qatar will be a great place to visit. Hope to get there in   January. IAN Flying with them in   July to London. Hope they live up to expectations. JOHN Off to the opening gala tomorrow night and looking forward to it. Been a big flyer of Emirates (monthly for two years) but looking forward to a change.DAVID