As a gay person from Europe, I hate that the only way to fly direct is through the Middle East. If our flight is ever delayed or cancelled, what will happen to my husband and our kids when we travel to see family. We won’t be allowed to stay together most likely.

So while I want cheaper flights, as they have gotten crazy, we don’t want subsidised flights putting competitors out of business. I was quite excited when Singapore announced a route. Unfortunately, it never eventuated.

I hope they made the decision on valid grounds and not to help Qantas or for spurious other grounds. However, I don’t think there is a case to say we should open flights to any airline that requests it, when there is capacity.