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Star Alliance’s Australian members gathered in Sydney last week for the network’s annual conference, which naturally sported an Olympic theme. With member carriers hailing from more than 25 different nations it was a truly international meet, with staff competing in a variety of classic events, including the three-person sack race, the ‘giant grundy grab’, rhythmic gymnastics and an equestrian extravaganza on inflatable ponies. Star Alliance members also heard from a genuine and inspirational Olympic hero, Karni Liddell, who overcame a degenerative muscle wasting disease to become one of Australia’s most successful Paralympic swimmers. Pictured above: Gold medal winning team (L-R): Peter Hewlett (Asiana), Gianni Di Stefano (SWISS), Ricardo Pascal (Singapore Airlines), Dale Woodhouse (Singapore Airlines) and Ben Parkinson (United). |
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Star Alliance Chair Australia Alison Espley (United) with Paralympics legend and inspirational speaker Karni Liddell |
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The amoeba race gets the thumbs up from (L-R) Deidre Parkes-Finch (United) and Nora Taaleb (United) |
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Having a (enormous) ball are (L-R) Anca Sbenghe (SWISS), Laura White (United), Verena Billett (United) and Jum Mu (Air China) |
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Peter ‘Deadeye Dick’ Hewlett (Asiana) |
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Legendary in the sack: Mark Godden (US Airways), Jessica Cheung (Singapore Airlines) and Neil Ford (Air Canada) |
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These boys had rhythm: Chris Petty (United) and Kevin Fisher (THAI) |
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Mirror ball shot-Put champion Aaron Gilden (THAI) |
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