Nitpicker -
qf staff or 717 ?? Cannot have both...
Ayers rock is an uncontrolled port with scenic flights etc departing frequently - the sooner the punters get of the Tarmac the safer for everyone and less headaches for the crew...
As for the rudeness of the the crew - well I haven't seen a nice one yet when I'm paying a fare - ironically when I travel free or in a position on the flight that I would expect no service I have recieved red carpet treatment... In fact the last fare I paid I went business and had a bag from the overhead locker dropped on my head as I slept - rather than an apology I got nothing but the usual rude service and angry antics of a prehistoric cc...
Flying isn't what it used to be...