It follows previous threats that WA could make the move, after South Australia reopened its border to NSW and Victoria, and subsequently saw a small spike in COVID-19 cases.
Air New Zealand received over 17,000 bookings for international flights within one day of the New Zealand government announcing new rules for international travel.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed the details of a conversation between him and WA Premier Mark McGowan, in which the Premier promised that Perth-London flights could resume in 2022.
It comes after rival Rex was awarded the contract for Central Route 1, which connects the regional towns of Roma and Charleville to the state’s capital of Brisbane, after snagging the contract away from Qantas.
Qantas is set to reinstate direct services from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Sydney from 14 February, after a nearly two-year hiatus of the route, as it ramps up its operations throughout Queensland.
While some staff from the department were reportedly subject to non-disclosure agreements, others have now spoken out about their experiences, with one staff member stating they felt “defeated and stressed” during their time at the company.