All pretty interesting - the last few years when I have flown down to the Australian Open, the Umpires Information Sheet has said (something along the lines of) "Please indicate your flight preferences - note, we will use the best pricing between Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger Airways, as well as others, to get you to Melbourne as economically for Tennis Australia as possible."

This year, it says: ".........Please be aware that VirginBlue is a sponsor of Tennis Australia, accordingly flights will be booked on VirginBlue where practicable."

The last few years of umpiring, QF have been a major sponsor ot the Australian Open, and QF have got the majority of the flights as far as officials are concerned.

DJ seems to have spent some serious bucks here......

Dave