A nice gesture, perhaps, but in the Australian context at least, I would suggest that of all healthcare workers, our CLEANERS should be the recipients of this largesse, given (a) their critical role on the frontline of keeping us all safe (moreso than mine as a medical specialist), (b) the risk t...

A great summary, David, and I agree with your conclusion that we have (had?) the world's best domestic business classes - both QF and VA are vastly superior to most US and European carriers, in both hard and soft product. The role of competition in achieving this outcome (and in cheaper fares mor...

I agree, patrickk - apart from our own personal risk assessments, insurance coverage will (justifiably) have a major role to play in when and how quickly travel returns to 'normal'. That said, as much as I miss certain aspects of travel, and the freedom to engage therein at will, I am quite enjoy...

In a good way, or a bad way? ;)

Agree, bsb (except I don't like Apple). We are very fortunate in AU for many reasons, and for those of us loyal to QF, we are fortunate that a VA business class product exists to keep QF 'honest' - one only need recall QF's plan for a premium-economy-style business class on the domestic A330s. Do...