Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces calls to launch a formal investigation into flight upgrades he received as transport minister, as he lashed out at author Joe Aston, the accusing him of failing to disclose his previous roles with Liberal MPs, Qantas and his participation in a Liberal fundraiser.

Mr Albanese on Tuesday sidestepped questions about the allegations in Aston’s book, The president’s lounge, that he would liaise with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce over his trip and receive guaranteed flight upgrades.

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