Anthony Albanese ‘cops it’ over flight upgrade accusations

Sky News political editor Andrew Clennell says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “copped it” this week over accusations he personally contacted Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to “arrange flight upgrades”. Mr Clennell said the Prime Minister “denies that claim” and says he was “upgraded regularly on personal travel as part of his Chairman’s Lounge membership”. “Government sources talk about the fact that Paul Fletcher as transport minister also received upgrades and claims Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie will have to declare several upgrades over the next month,” Mr Clennell said.