An overwhelming 97.5 per cent of employees voted ‘no’ against the new deal, which is argued to have been an attempt to take advantage of the post-COVID labour environment, and result in worse outcomes for staff long-term.
The New Zealand government has delayed its planned restart of quarantine-free travel for its citizens and residents until the end of February, due to the current Omicron outbreak.
Rex’s first Sydney to Brisbane flight has taken off, completing the airline’s long-awaited goal of servicing the lucrative ‘golden triangle’ of Melbourne-Sydney-Brisbane.
Federal Court judge Justice Michael Lee said they would, however, receive compensation, with its extent to be decided in hearings held next year.
The 737-8FE, VH-YIQ msn 39925, departed Sydney Airport at 10:52am on 16 December as flight VA183 and landed in Nadi at 4:34pm local time.
The Australian flag carrier will initially place an order for 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220s but will have the option to purchase a further 94 over ten years as its 737-800s and 717s are phased out.