Some people refuse to blame their own ignorance whilst they can lay blame on a supposed crappy product. Yes the itin are very clear these days, unless u get shafted by a dodgy agent. Each of the airlines are in a different league now, so u cant compare them directly. Jetstar is the cheapest and you get a simple point to point product with the bigest economy seats in Aust. Tiger will be cheap, offer less (less baggage) and have smaller leg room and seating area.
Virgin, seats I feel are crap, 737 is cramped and tired looking and you still have to pay for everything. Jetstar better seats, but cant thru-check bags, pay as you go also with all the same facilities avail, but its cheaper.
Priapism, the QF group have a solution if u want to pay more to have your bags thru checked....fly Qantas!! Its often no more expensive that Virgin on many routes. Plus u get meal and drinks!!
They are two brands (JQ + QF) suppose to compliment each other not compete against each other. Why also would u reasonably exopect your bags to be thru-checked when your contract clearly states otherwise?
I understand some in QF dont like the idea of JQ, but that doesnt mean its not a good idea. No matter who is in charge of the group...JQ will keep going and growing...it uses the assets of the group more effectively/efficiently in many markets than mainline can and so long as that is the case it will continue to grow. But it wont mean a reduced QF, just consolidation in some areas. QF will still be the 'spirit of Australia' in 20 years time. It will just have a strong little brother to support it!