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On QANTAS: Big mistake, HUGE! When Joyce cancelled Boeing 787 orders.

Thanks DaninMCI for your comment. Don't tell me Hunter got invited to the Chairman's Lounge too?

On QANTAS: Prime Minister’s son scores invitation only Chairman’s Lounge membership

Thanks for your comment and question C Y. Sorry, but you will have to wait until next week to get…

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Thanks for your comment. My observation was about the quality of the meal served, not the lack of one. ACCC…

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