My source tells me that the book is available for sale in SYD and CBR airports ... may be they didn't have it on display yet, but the stock has arrived definitely. I might ask for a prominent display at CBR, given the books' popularity
From personal experience - this is so true. Travel booked as APS around $600ish return CBR-ADL, same flights booked as a Contractor (via QF or external TA) $1000ish return.
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I would presume that the Chairman of Qantas does have access to the Chairman's Lounge, as would the CEO? But I guess that begs the question who else at Qantas has access to the lounge? Would VPs or Directors? Also relatedly, if membership is attached to one's status (political, social, or otherwise) would anyone have lifetime Chairman's Lounge status? I presume not, but who knows. One things for sure, this Roo will be keeping his eyes on any pollies declaring Lifetime Chairman's Lounge membership as a "gift". Speaking of which, a friendly PSA from our friends at the national anti-corruption commission: "Don't get caught out - declare it. Declare any corrupt activity to avoid prosecution under anti-corruption laws. Even if it is a small regional flight on a billionaire's private jet - declare it. You will not be prosecuted for your corrupt activity if you just declare it!"On the very day that Mullins’s appointment to the Qantas Chair was announced, he received an email from the Chairman’s Lounge saying, regrettably, that his membership was being withdrawn as the membership was attached to his position, not him personally.
… It’s not you its me ….Just getting towards the end of the book and there’s a couple of nice stories about the new Qantas Chairman John Mullen who Aston had known for some years.
About 20 years ago when Mullen was running DHL express in Hong Kong, he flew down to Sydney to see then Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon. After being kept waiting for an hour Dixon’s secretary came out and said that he was too busy to see Mullen that day.
Mullen gave up chairmanship of Telstra in preparation for joining the Qantas board. On the very day that Mullins’s appointment to the Qantas Chair was announced, he received an email from the Chairman’s Lounge saying, regrettably, that his membership was being withdrawn as the membership was attached to his position, not him personally.
Possible some ex-PMs might.
Methinks you are a tad prickly - it is a joke and I thought funny.
That’s the exact book I got! Shame the audio book was so much more
In fairness you can get 50 Euros in Kobo credit from Accor if you redeem the Kobo credit from the year prior, then proceed to re-qualify for Accor Platinum and use the new credit they give you (i.e. you earn 25 Euros in Kobo credit each and every year you are Platinum/Diamond/Limitless). Key thing is to make sure you select your gift each and every year. Also whilst the voucher does expire if not redeemed by end of year, once it is deposited into your Kobo account the credit won't expire.
