Most recent international experience:
At the MEL FLounge (flying Y), was offered a spa slot and gladly took it up.
Outbound after the lunch service, the flight attendants missed clearing our row (2nd row of Y) and by the time I realised they weren't coming back they were too far away without shouting. Understanding aisles are blocked with trolleys during clearing up, it took more than half an hour for them to respond to the call bell and were very dismissive when they finally showed up. It's annoying to be 'trapped' in the seats with trays for so long, while everyone else gets to kick back. Pretty crummy service (forget about any special recognition) and I gave them a serve in the survey email. Received a template apology from the VIP team.
On the way back BKK-SYD on Finnair, three points upgrades to J came through. At check-in, was offered an escort to security and the lounge - appreciated but didn't take it up as we preferred to slowly make our way through shopping. Fast-track security and immigration was deserted and super-fast.
On the flight, no special treatment but everyone seemed to be treated special. I couldn't help but feel the Finnair attendants were better than QF on this wet lease...