So how do you get access to the Qantas chairman’s lounge? Alan Joyce has some tips
Summary
Alan Joyce, the former Qantas chief executive, explained in his memoir how the airline gives access to its private chairman’s lounge. Membership is by invitation only and includes politicians, judges, celebrities, and companies that spend heavily with Qantas. Joyce denied using lounge access to influence politicians.Key Facts
- Alan Joyce led Qantas from 2008 until his resignation in 2023.
- The chairman’s lounge is an exclusive area at major Australian airports.
- Membership is decided by senior Qantas executives, not Joyce or the chairman alone.
- Members include federal and state politicians, top judges, national newspaper editors, some journalists, and celebrities.
- Companies that spend around $1 million yearly on Qantas flights may receive a membership to share among executives.
- Membership cannot be bought or gained by collecting frequent-flyer points.
- Members receive benefits like free seat selection, priority check-in, security, baggage handling, and upgrade requests.
- Joyce denied claims that lounge access was used to influence politicians or provide special favors to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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