I have flown business on a 737 many times from Perth to Adelaide ( try to get on the bigger planes if going to MEL or SYD). I wouldn't pay for the seat as the difference is nowhere near enough to justify the extra cost (especially as I am platinum ff and would get all of the pre-flight benefits) ...

I am going to be interested to see how this works. this doesn't seem a reasonable exit strategy to me...just delaying things further. Elsewhere in the world things are already returning to normal, my friends in the UK, US etc are returning to regular travel and British Airways/Easyjet etc are reg...

I couldn't be bothered to join the queue for the refunds anyway particularly if for a fairly small amount. Guess this also makes things easier for Australian customs as you either pay 20% VAT and cant get it back or pay cost of shipping plus 10% GST if you want it here and is above the threshold.

I take my Christopher Ward GMT on a steel bracelet, it is a great watch, not showy and didn't cost so much (about $1500) so that if I lost it or had it stolen it would not be the end of the world. It is stylish enough and smart ,I also take a G-Shock if I am spending lots of time in rough terrain...

Thanks Cooper 81 will give it a read. Agree re BA as well flown their First a few times, similar to QF offering.