Generally spaeking as always QF will give nuttin for nuttin.(Did like tye comment during the week though that Hosties must be obeyed(when nu find one).
However as to the thread I do not think paying 700 for a 7 hour flight is great business.
If an airline has an empty seat.. you have paid your taxes, paid for your seat.All they are giving you is alittle better meal and a liitle better wine.
So if you allow say on Australia-Bangkok for this maybe at their price $10?? So why all the estra .. Of course this is on a apply at airport basis.
But if you actually want to be put on standby list to guarantee first chop that is different.
Of ourse again the word public relations does not appear in the QF book but the other airlines offering a $50 or $100 is tremendous public relations.
Youi are going to book with them everytime and be there for early check in. Win Win.
Air Asia Kl_AUstralia offer premium economy... check in only RM 300 d not know Aussie end.