its funny,
having worked at qantas and virgin domestically (in the cabin), these ACA/TT types that fly - always seem to be upgraded to best seats in the house - and act like superstars.
When they dont get their UPGRADE, they turn so negative.
Hence, my sneaking suspicion is:
someone at QF seriously upset a journalist, and the 'terminus' bloke was a relative of the journalist.
The only media personality I have respect for is Sorrell Wilby (formerly of Great Outdoors). I would sneak her up to business class anyday - even invited the crew around for dinner one cold rainy wintery night on norfolk...