Originally Posted by RichardMEL
They can't offer all the products expected for a Sta member - multiple class service, lounges, frequent flyer points, status recognition etc etc.
Everything else you say is entirely valid, but is multiple class service a pre-requisite (for domestic travel?) The example that springs to mind is NZ, which have no J class domestically any more (OK, OK, I suppose they have few if any domestic flights over 90 mins anyway).