Hi John
Thanks for the seasons greetings. Same returned.
As for the topic, I have no problem with deadheading staff. They need all the comforts they can get. It was the boasting madam that raised the hairs on the back of my neck! Further thoughts (and I'm not mentioning the city she was targetting), just remembered that QF don't run a F service there. So, if she does try to buy the F seat, she will be in for a surprise. She just get the DreamTimes for now.
Glad QF res said that the IDs are very last to be confirmed. Makes me think QF do value their passengers after all..