It comes as the union revealed 70 Virgin employees are now in isolation after a COVID-positive colleague travelled while unknowingly infectious to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
A cabin crew member tested positive on Saturday night and had previously worked on flights between Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast while likely infectious.
It comes despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison repeatedly hinting Singapore will be one of the first countries Australia will open its borders to, given its success in mitigating COVID so far.
Australian Aviation photographer Victor Pody was onboard Rex’s first flight between Melbourne and Canberra yesterday, capturing these images.
An ATSB report reveals the captain was left “gagging” and “gasping for air” on the Express Freighters Australia aircraft travelling between Brisbane to Melbourne, before it landed safely.
The competition, which the airline has dubbed ‘VA-X and Win’, will offer millions of Velocity frequent fly points, as well as dozens of free business class flights.