So how is bp a “premium petrol” and this move evidence of Virgin aiming at “mid market”?

That’s kinda my point...Petrol is highly regulated in Australia and often refined at the same refineries. 

Premium petrol. Seriously?

Email I just got from qantas would suggest that they DO count towards any status challenge/accelerator programs.For a limited time we've made this even easier with double Status Credits on eligible Qantas operated flights across Australia^. Simply register and book an eligible...

I just hope they re-think the bar.The lack of curtain on the 787 makes that bar more of a nuisance than anything. Every single flight I have had with them the crew always talk about how bad it is to manage.