For those interested in actual data here are the comparative figures for VA and Rex despatched flights MEL-SYD as at 10.30am:
VA803 171 (163Y, 8J)
VA819 174 (166Y, 8J)
VA829 173 (165Y, 8J)
VA833 176 (168Y, 8J)
LF = 98.6%
ZL018 170 (8J, 162Y)
ZL034 169 (8J, 161Y)
LF = 96.3%
For the numerically challenged, 98.6 is greater than 96.3.