In this episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Phil Tarrant and Adam Thorn discuss Sydney Airports appeal to investors, Qatar Airways’ growing influence, the Prime Minister’s changed stance on state border closures, and the upsurge in intrastate travel.
An enterprise agreement between Swissport and its workers has been ripped up, after the TWU and ASU won an appeal against an earlier Fair Work Commission ruling.
The state's Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said a “fairness issues” drove the government’s decision to U-turn for a short period.
The airline also announced seats will now be kept free between travelling groups, food and drink will not be served on board and lounges and valet parking will close.
Qantas has announced it will restart its scenic 12-hour flights from Australia to Antarctica and back, giving Australians a unique opportunity to view the frozen continent from above. Australia’s flagship carrier has partnered with tour company Antarctica Flights to provide a privately chartered Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner, for a total of seven flights from Australia
Bain added the rival offer was actually designed to “frustrate the administration process by creating as much noise and interference as possible”.