Category: Airlines

Trans-Tasman bubble could open September, says travel coalition
Airlines

Quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand could “commence as early as September”, according to a travel industry group comprising of experts from both countries. The Trans-Tasman Safe Border Group is made up of representatives from 11 government agencies, six airports, two airlines, as well as a host of aviation, biosecurity and medical experts. This

Rex to face probe from corporate watchdog
Airlines

After Regional Express chose to publicly spruik its plan to compete with major carriers on capital city routes, the company could face millions in fines. On 12 May, Rex deputy chairman John Sharp announced to The Australian Financial Review that the company was seeking $200 million to fund the move, without giving prior notice to

Pandemic to make Perth new ‘door to Australia’, claims industry vet
Airlines

Linus Bauer, managing consultant at Bauer Aviation Advisory, said that the influence of the COVID-19 outbreak will prove a boon for Qantas’ “ultra-long haul” (ULH) direct flights between Perth and London, and suggested that the West Australian capital could emerge as a key intercontinental hub over the next two-three years. In a report published by

Mildura chairman urges extension of JobKeeper after underspend
Airlines

The chairman of Mildura has become Australia’s first airport boss to call for the JobKeeper scheme to be extended after it emerged the initiative is $60 billion under budget.

Pionair BAe 146-300 starts Hobart freight initiative
Airlines

A new government scheme to underwrite agriculture and fishery cargo previously cut off by the coronavirus crisis began in Hobart today.

State border closures weren’t medical advice, reveals Morrison
Airlines

Scott Morrison said interstate movement restrictions harm the economy, jobs and were never agreed by the National Cabinet at the start of the month.

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