Qantas and the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) have reached an agreement that will allow its members to fly the new ‘Project Sunrise’ routes.
The Qantas Group has secured a $1.05 billion on Wednesday morning, causing shares to soar by 25 per cent.
Virgin Australia’s chief executive has written to the competition watchdog to formally complain about Qantas’s recent attacks on his airline.
Australian carriers are struggling to find storage slots for grounded aircraft, as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to batter airlines around the world.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Qantas stood down workers will be available to claim the extra financial aid announced at the weekend.
The Qantas and Virgin groups have hinted they’ll make further cuts to their domestic schedule after a series of travel bans and restrictions.