Travel executives are the least surprised by claims high-ranking politicians including the Prime Minister sought airline upgrades, saying elected officials are not backward about asking for better seats.
Anthony Albanese’s office has been accused of thinking the Australian people are “dumb”, as he tries to hose down rumours of an upgrade deal with Qantas.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has moved to calm ministers over his Qantas upgrades saga at a Labor meeting, with one attendee telling The Australian the PM was rambling and his monologue was even worse than his widely-panned press conference a day earlier.
Who knew it could be as easy as getting the Qantas chief executive on the blower to request a speedy transfer from cattle class to seat 1A?
Both Qantas and the Prime Minister have questions to answer. Qantas must also ask itself what perks for politicians are really all about.
What to think of the illustrious guest list at Sydney’s Hemmesphere cocktail bar for the launch of Joe Aston’s book about Qantas? A whole lot of hatchets buried by the looks.
Bosses at the national anti-corruption probe have all been gifted this rare Qantas perk, as furore grows over the Prime Minister’s free flight upgrades.
Qantas has alleged that one of its top pilots stole confidential documents about its commercial strategy before he quit to join rival Virgin Australia.
Anthony Albanese has released an update after days of scrutiny over his relationship with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce and upgrades with the airline.
After The Australian put a series of detailed questions to the Prime Minister’s office, Anthony Albanese issued a statement ruling out ever calling former Qantas boss Alan Joyce seeking flight upgrades.
Anthony Albanese has been urged by Peter Dutton to refer himself to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, after the PM continued to dodge claims he asked former Qantas chief Alan Joyce for personal flight upgrades.
The PM’s acceptance of free flight upgrades and entry into the chairman’s lounge at Qantas may not fall into the legal definition of bribery but is a result of the Australian parliament’s lacklustre ethics and integrity oversight, a law professor has argued.
The cracks in Anthony Albanese’s glass jaw are splintering as he desperately looks for scapegoats and blames others for his own actions in defending accusations over Qantas upgrades and VIP treatment.
Peter Dutton has blasted Anthony Albanese for “breaching” ethical standards expected of ministers after he allegedly solicited free flight upgrades.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to refer himself to the National Anti-Corruption Commission over revelations in a new book he requested upgrades from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.
The local sharemarket rose slightly, led by property and tech stocks. Qantas and Premier Investments hit records. Myer spikes up after $864m apparel brands deal with Premier as Solomon Lew scores a board seat.
Ordinary travellers are entitled to feel aggrieved at the cosy relationship our most senior politicians have enjoyed with Qantas, while they pay the price for lack of airline competition.
Anthony Albanese has a perception problem that undermines Labor’s push to expand cost-of-living relief and prove to Australian families the government understands their financial pain.
The Coalition is considering asking the Senate to establish a new inquiry to order former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to explain whether Anthony Albanese solicited free upgrades.
Qantas chair John Mullen says the lavish travel perks awarded to his directors are ‘standard practice’ in the airline industry. It’s a good gig, and even better with some overseas carriers.
A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
The Treasurer never asked former Qantas chairman Alan Joyce for upgrades but accepted one for himself and his family in 2018, while Peter Dutton says the PM must answer questions over a reported 22 upgrades, some while Transport Minister.
The sharemarket was flat on light volumes as investors awaited key inflation data. Mosaic Brands enters receivership with KPMG appointed. ASX Limited hit by first strike against remuneration report.
Joe Aston’s book about Qantas examines the murky relationship between the nation’s politicians and the Flying Kangaroo.
Anthony Albanese claims he has been fully transparent about receiving free flight upgrades courtesy of Qantas, as a new book lifts the lid on the freebies the Prime Minister accepted from the airline.
A Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims who died in a horror mid-air crash in Sydney on Saturday.
The Prime Minister has been called on to explain his relationship with Qantas after it was revealed he personally requested flight upgrades from the former CEO.
Qantas has declared it’s ready to move on from the ‘serious mistakes’ of the past, even as a new book threatens to dredge up events the airline would rather forget.
Prominent Sydney broker Angus Aitken has become an ardent supporter of political action group Advance, donating a hefty sum to hobble his abhorred Greens.
Qantas Airways is giving 27,000 employees a cash thank you as union members stage industrial action at airports across the country.
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