Greg Norman criticises Qantas over flight delays and missing internet access
Australian golf legend Greg Norman criticised national airline Qantas on social media, calling the carrier outdated following delays and a lack of internet access on his flight.
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Australian golf icon Greg Norman criticised Qantas on social media on Sunday, calling the carrier outdated and describing it as a never on time airline. The Daily Mail, News.com.au, and The Age all reported on the public criticism from the former athlete. [1][2][3]
The Daily Mail reported that the 71-year-old was a guest at the National Rugby League grand final in Sydney before travelling back to the United States. According to the publication, Norman flew on a Qantas Airbus A380 that did not feature onboard internet access. [1]
Gregory John Norman was world number one for 331 weeks during the 1980s and 1990s. He won 88 professional tournaments, including two Open Championships in 1986 and 1993, and was previously a prominent ambassador for Qantas. [1][4]
Qantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier of Australia and the largest airline in Oceania by fleet size and international flights. The carrier operates flights from major hubs including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. [5]
In short
- Greg Norman criticised Qantas on social media, calling the airline outdated.
- Norman complained about flight delays and a lack of onboard internet access.
- The former golfer flew from Sydney to the United States on an Airbus A380.
- Norman was previously a high-profile brand ambassador for Qantas.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Greg Norman blasts Qantas in fiery tirade over major flight delays and lack of Wi-Fi: 'Outdated'Daily Mail, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]‘Insane’: Greg Norman tees off on QantasNews.com.au, 7h ago
- [3]‘Never-on-time airline’: Aussie golf great Greg Norman takes swing at QantasThe Age, 9h ago
Background
- [4]Greg Norman on Wikipedia
- [5]Qantas on Wikipedia
- [6]Wi-Fi on Wikipedia
- [7]Greg Norman on Grokipedia
- [8]Qantas on Grokipedia
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 8 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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