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Qantas has announced it will soon require all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including frontline and corporate staff.
A screwdriver tip left in a Jetstar A320 engine led to a passenger flight being aborted just before take-off, while flames were spotted emerging from the right engine.
Virgin Australia has announced the permanent closure of its premium Club lounges in Canberra and Perth, as well as the re-opening of lounges in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by March 2022.
Rex Airlines has announced an agreement with Flight Centre to expand the carrier’s leisure and corporate travel promotions’ reach throughout Australia and worldwide.
Chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka told staff the number of people required to work with “vary from week to week” but all affected will be eligible for $750 COVID payments.