Qantas shifted forward two flights to Christchurch on Sunday to avoid the start of New Zealand's self-isolation coronavirus restrictions, Australian Aviation can reveal.
Qantas announced on Monday yet more cuts to its flying schedule, days after Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged anyone arriving in the country to self-isolate for 14 days.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has advised Australians to avoid “non-essential” overseas travel, in a huge blow to the aviation industry.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has ordered Qantas to backpay $7.1 million to 638 employees who were underpaid over eight years.
Qantas shares slumped to just $3.58 on Thursday afternoon – less than half their value three months ago.
Qantas shares mounted an impressive recovery on Tuesday afternoon after earlier dipping below the psychologically important $4 mark.