I'm not a regular flier. In a few months I need to go to PER to attend the wedding of my best mate.

I don't really care about all the trimmings on board the plane (food, entertainment blah blah blah). But what I do care about is the space they give you.

I'm comparing fares at the moment. Virgin is coming out cheaper than Qantas. I would like to know is there a lot of difference in terms of seat space on this route between the two carriers - in "standard" economy?

I'm 6'5" if that helps. At the moment my choice is between Qantas "standard economy" and Virgin Blue "Blue Zone", bothing working out at the same price (Virgin Blue $10 dearer), any advicewould be appreciated.