‘Never Called Joyce’: PM Defends Qantas Flight Upgrades

Albanese says his delayed response was due to a full review confirming no calls or upgrade requests were made in 30 years.
‘Never Called Joyce’: PM Defends Qantas Flight Upgrades
A Qantas Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane travels down the runway as a Qantas Boeing 717 plane lands at Sydney International Airport on June 7, 2024. DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has denied allegations that he sought upgraded flights from former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, following days of scrutiny and accusations from the opposition.

In a statement on Oct. 30, a spokesperson for Albanese said he “never called Joyce seeking an upgrade,” pushing back against reports questioning his integrity over potential private benefits from Qantas.

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