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Old Jan 15, 2011 | 8:09 pm
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MrSydney
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Stanmore, Sydney, Australia.
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Originally Posted by Zaco
I vaguely remember at one point you didn't need a ticket to access the Koru Clubs, is that right? So some people probably used it as an after work bar, weekend retreat etc. Must have been nice. I think I also remember reading that one member (in Wellington?) was extremely upset by this change, and threatened to sue or something. I'm guessing he was a regular
Yes, people used to treat is like a Free pub.

QF did the same thing. I recall an ex work colleague of mine who took VR and bought life memebership to the QC and used to go the airport each day and use the lounge as a free office/bar without every flying anywhere. He was outraged when QF changed the rules and you had to be flying that day to gain access. How cheap is that!
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