Air New Zealand’s chief revenue officer has tweeted that the airline has seen a “reasonably significant” spike in bookings after the country announced plans to ease its lockdown.
Here is Rex's already confirmed schedule for routes covered by the government package. And also the total weekly return service if its application for more flights is approved.
Virgin Australia Group’s chief executive Paul Scurrah revealed more than 10 parties have expressed interest in recapitalising the company after it entered voluntary administration on Tuesday morning.
Redemptions on Velocity Frequent Flyer points have been suspended for four weeks after Virgin Australia collapsed into administration.
Rex has had its application granted to operate one to two return services per week on most of its network underwritten by the government’s $298 million regional aviation finance package.
Sir Richard Branson has released a video paying tribute to Virgin Australia’s staff following the airline’s collapse into administration, but also made a pointed attack on the government.