I have no doubt jq numbers are correct in
some form. As you say there are many ways to count a pax and they will bend over backwards to make them look as good as possible using a plausible method.
Many asx listed companies do what they can to attract attention of investors to put the best gloss possible on their numbers.
You can forget about the asx and asic they are toothless tigers.
They admit they do not have the people or money to chase everything and have come off second best in some high profile cases of late.
I admire kremin for at least trying to dissect their numbers.
The more scrutiny the better and not just for jq or qf.