Australia is the land of a fair go, slang for equal opportunity. Until you get to the airport. Even before anyone turns left or right upon boarding the plane, there is a level of ego on display that at times verges on hostility.
At the airport, status matters. Most Australians know about frequent flyer points and actively accumulate balances. Not as many are familiar with the ins and outs of airline status.
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