1. seats do recline, i can assure you, there nice and compfy well, good thick seats
2. At the moment only food, but i was told in the Third Quarter of 2008 they will bring out an "Australian Merchandise Menu"
3. Tiger hasn't cancelled flights since january, and you might be lucky to even takeoff/land earlier!!!, thats the benefit of having everyone ready 45mins earlier. The average tiger flight might be delayed 10-15 mins here and there, but mostly flights are early which is good. If you fly to Perth, Darwin or Hobart, you might want to watch, as these are the most delayed flights

Anyway, Tiger are cool, nice and cheap, i miss QF though
Have a good flight, dont forget to take heaps of photos for a Trip Report!!