The test was one of two flight checks conducted in advance of the first passenger jet landing on Saturday, 12 July.
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National Secretary Michael Kaine said, “Thousands of airport workers for almost two months have had no pay, their leave and savings have been exhausted and they are terrified about their families’ future.”
Chief executive Stephen Byron said, “Canberra has not had any COVID for 17 days. And Queensland and South Australian premiers don’t want to open up to places where there is COVID.”
The airline also confirmed that from Monday, 25 May, Australian passengers will be asked to wear mandatory face masks and crew to wear full PPE suits.
Chief Executive Ian Honnery said the new dates would provide “certainty” for sponsors, exhibitors and participants.