Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

[JessicaTam]

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[Rich]

My 19 year old daughter was in the lounge in Nadi yesterday and told me she met some English people who must have been in a band, on the way to Samoa. Of course when we realised it was UB40 she had never heard of them!

 

[Mr_Orange]

Of course when we realised it was UB40 she had never heard of them!

I had no idea that UB40 were still going.

 

[kelvedon]

I had no idea that UB40 were still going.

They’re touring NZ next week.

UB40 feat. Ali Campbell | Tour

Ali Campbell, the original voice of UB40, continues to bring the band’s authentic reggae sound to fans worldwide with sold out shows and acclaimed new music.

ub40.org

 

[daft009]

My 19 year old daughter was in the lounge in Nadi yesterday and told me she met some English people who must have been in a band, on the way to Samoa. Of course when we realised it was UB40 she had never heard of them!

We're in Fiji still and yes they played in Nadi a couple of days ago

 

[Captain Halliday]

My 19 year old daughter was in the lounge in Nadi yesterday and told me she met some English people who must have been in a band, on the way to Samoa. Of course when we realised it was UB40 she had never heard of them!

You probably need to be a certain age to know that band.

If I had to pick and exact age perhaps it would require UB40.

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[Bolthead]

Tony Abbott on my VA515 flight SYD-OOL. He was in 4D. (I was in 2A) - with an empty seat next to me. I thought all ex-Prime Ministers were given a golden handshake when it came to travel costs. Maybe someone else was paying for the ticket. Tony Abbott - Wikipedia

 

[Dmac59]

Tony Abbott on my VA515 flight SYD-OOL. He was in 4D. (I was in 2A) - with an empty seat next to me. I thought all ex-Prime Ministers were given a golden handshake when it came to travel costs. Maybe someone else was paying for the ticket. Tony Abbott - Wikipedia

I’d say the flight would be for personal reasons. I understand this is not covered under the Gold Card.

PARLIAMENTARY RETIREMENT TRAVEL ACT 2002 - SECT 4AA​

The purpose test
A return trip by a person satisfies the purpose test if the person undertakes the trip for a purpose that is for the public benefit, and does not undertake the trip for a commercial purpose or a private purpose.

 

[Happy Dude]

I had no idea that UB40 were still going.

Amazed that they even got going.

It's funny because it's true.

 

[CaptJCool]

I’d say the flight would be for personal reasons. I understand this is not covered under the Gold Card.

PARLIAMENTARY RETIREMENT TRAVEL ACT 2002 - SECT 4AA​

The purpose test
A return trip by a person satisfies the purpose test if the person undertakes the trip for a purpose that is for the public benefit, and does not undertake the trip for a commercial purpose or a private purpose.

https://www.ipea.gov.au/reporting/expenditure?f%5B0%5D=person_role%3AFormer%20Prime%20Minister&f%5B1%5D=reporting_period%3A60

 

[Dmac59]

https://www.ipea.gov.au/reporting/expenditure?f%5B0%5D=person_role%3AFormer%20Prime%20Minister&f%5B1%5D=reporting_period%3A60

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That’s a lot of $ for one Qtr, especially compared to JG.