Article: Free Chairman’s Lounge for Politicians: A Conflict of Interest?

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Matt makes his first appearance around 1 38 45

come fly with me is the preamble .....and as mentioned begins at 35....

secure loyalty... keeps them away from the public who come to complain about “I had a go, how about I get a go”

influence peddlin’
doppelgänger pseudonym story was hilarious

roaming masseurs
golfing simulator
gozleme station
Istanbul

currying favours
Finishes around 1 57 with an F upgrade story because my husband was the ...... hilarious

 

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In federal politics, staffers at the senior adviser and chief of staff level are entitled to J travel. Those at adviser and below is Y. This is for domestic travel.



I don't know the answer although I would guess it may have something to do with securing a big chunk of cash. That said, parliamentarians (and presumably other federal bureaucrats) are free to fly VA.

The dept I work with almost exclusively fly QF, both domestic and international