Thank you for your informative answer.
Originally Posted by
cavemanzk
3. Yes it possable to book seats in advance just ring the call centre up after booking online. Although with no staus you are looking at being seated behind rows 22 to 40
Is it possible to get an exception to the row 22-40 rule? Maybe by pleading with them

and telling them I'm on connecting on the inbound from a business-class NZ flight and on the inbound to a business-class QF fare?
Or some clever thing involving Coupon Connection?