Perhaps in the interests of reporting integrity a series of questions should be put to GT to ensure that if any conflicts of interest exist they are declared for all to see. Similar to the issues re infotainment (ie paid commentary) that engulfed Laws and Jones a few years ago where they received paid endorsements which were not declared in publicly expressed views.
There must be some envious hack out there who doesn't have access to the Chairmans Lounge (and you must question why he has it, if in fact he does because he is hardly a titan of industry) who feels the need to expose his alleged credentials for public commentary.
Similarly Qantas should be asked why he has been provided with it if he does have it? Then again I dream on about QF spinmasters who will undoubtedly refuse to answer for commercial in confidence reasons. Plus ask them what other journalists/reporters have it and why.
Maybe we need an aviation ICAC?