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Emirates has announced that the company will review its contribution to Australian airport operations after being frozen out of the government’s JobKeeper scheme. Last Friday, the federal government modified the eligibility rules around JobKeeper, preventing businesses owned by foreign governments from claiming.  This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member

ACCC chairman Rod Sims has said that he is watching “extremely closely” to prevent anti-competitive behaviour from Qantas, as administrators work to resuscitate Virgin Australia. The news comes after Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce hinted at post-virus bargains, designed to stimulate demand in the domestic travel sector. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

Australian carriers are struggling to find storage slots for grounded aircraft, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to batter airlines around the world. 

Qantas Group shares rebounded to $2.65 at one point on Friday, as investors backed the airline despite the previous day’s huge cuts. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lifted the country’s travel ban to a level four, the highest, advising Australians not to leave the country.

Air New Zealand will reduce many of its trans-Tasman services to just two flights a week and has suspended some altogether, despite suggesting yesterday no routes would be axed.