T-VASIS, the Qantas' claims
were false. They were completely devoid of context and accuracy. Even in my explanation above I've left out detail that is important- such as the 'free' trip isn't really 'free' (even for the current scheme) as you're still required to pay all taxes and charges. These can amount to
MORE than a discounted 'full fare' ticket.
At the end of the day, they certainly weren't the demands Qantas portrayed them to be and so their claims about them is false and incorrect.
PS: As for the QClub being overun with staff - actually it seems there are more Managers and Jetstar pax in there than QF pax these days.
Airtags, you're not wrong there!