Memberships of the heads of the Reserve Bank and the Productivity Commission further evidence of airline’s soft power among political decision-makers
He said those involved in public roles could benefit from sitting with the people they represent.
“You’re taking public money for the job and you are supposed to represent the public. Why not sit with them while you’re waiting for a plane?” Watson said Chairman’s Lounge membership also posed a potential problem if officials or their families receive preferential flight upgrades.The national carrier has been subject to weeks of turmoil, marked by anger over its flight credits system and high cancellations rate. In the space of a few weeks, the airline went from
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