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So how do you get access to the Qantas chairman’s lounge? Alan Joyce has some tips

The Guardian Business Monday 27 July 2026, 15:00 UTC By Luca Ittimani 1 min read
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In his memoir the former Qantas chief executive denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politiciansGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJudges, politicians, newspaper editors and big spenders: Alan Joyce, the former Qantas chief executive, has revealed how the airline admits members to its private chairman’s lounge. In his memoir, released on Tuesday, Joyce denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politicians and claims famous Australians “begged” to be...

In his memoir the former Qantas chief executive denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politicians

Judges, politicians, newspaper editors and big spenders: Alan Joyce, the former Qantas chief executive, has revealed how the airline admits members to its private chairman’s lounge.

In his memoir, released on Tuesday, Joyce denies using the lounge as a tool to influence politicians and claims famous Australians “begged” to be granted access to “arguably the most exclusive club in the country”.

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