I don't have a problem with the OP asking a question which is relevant only for certain people on the FT board: the endless GGL introspection comes to mind as a similar example.

What I do have a problem with is couching the enquiry in terms that only the cognoscenti can see the full picture...then it stops becoming informative or entertaining (which is the purpose of a public message board?) for the great unwashed to which the scenario doesn't apply.

I haven't flown F for years, but I still read the occasional F-related thread, same goes for most Avios-related queries, even though I actually credit flights to AA despite flying frequently on BA. But in all those threads, the particulars are made open and clear -- or at least the OP tends to clarify if asked.

If the OP wants to ask about staff travel, go ahead. But should the curious want to know the particulars, I would argue it is in the spirit of the forum to then answer fully. If the OP or other contributors aren't prepared to do so, then yes, it's better off posting to a dedicated staff board.

tb