It is well known that QF fanbois don't take well to criticism of their exhalted national carrier. Please don't post criticism here.
Qantas is a disgrace and I'm eternally grateful moved away so I don't have to run the risk of encountering them again. It's not even about rules (and/or bending them), it's about their attitude. Typically Australian "we think we're really big and important". Kinda like a 5-year old.