It comes as Omicron sickness leave, combined with skill shortages, led to record nationwide delays across domestic aviation in April, June and July.
Rex was the top performing airline for flights departing on time in August – with Jetstar the worst. Darwin is Australia's worst-performing major airport, with just 34 per cent of its 119 flights leaving on time.
It follows chairman Richard Goyder writing last week that his airline’s problems were being mirrored worldwide, and arguing that mainstream media were not reporting its improvements.
In this special episode in partnership with UNSW’s School of Aviation, Charlton discusses how the industry should best navigate its tricky post-COVID recovery.
More than 20 organisations or individuals took home trophies at the gala dinner, held with the support of principal partner UNSW Sydney and its School of Aviation.
Currently, international passengers are bound by the rules set by the country they are flying into. It means those flying from Sydney to London aren’t mandated to wear a face covering, but passengers coming the other way do.