You had me right up until you mentioned LAX ;) 

"I do think this will be popular with Business Travellers combining a night or two in AKL before heading off to JFK. "Why would anyone want to spend a night or two in AKL when they are traveling for business to JFK?!?No offence, I'm not sure what line of work you are in, but my company doesn't wa...

QANTAS are so far behind when it comes to baggage tracking. United Airlines has had this for ages. I get a text message right after checkin. I can then use the app to confirm my bag was loaded onto the aircraft, was unloaded, and when it's on the way to baggage claim. 

Wasn't there some controversy on a Virgin aircraft where rugby players used the lounge all flight and no-one else could use it? Seems at least some people (other than rugby players) want to use the lounge if there was a complaint. 

It would be great if you reply with your experience!