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TWU says Qantas didn’t consult with staff over mandatory jabs
| 5 Comments on TWU says Qantas didn’t consult with staff over mandatory jabsThe union said employees are still concerned about the difficulties in accessing a jab or losing pay as a result of taking time off.
Read moreAir New Zealand to keep schedule for 48 hours despite lockdown
/Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced overnight that the whole country would be placed into ‘level four’ restrictions for three days, following one reported case of COVID-19.
Read moreThe magic of Gordon Reid, Australian Aviation’s greatest writer
/ | 2 Comments on The magic of Gordon Reid, Australian Aviation’s greatest writerTo planespotters, the softly spoken Scotsman was the ultimate enthusiast but to industry execs, he provided the inside scoop of rivals’ plans. To mark his departure, Adam Thorn got to know the man behind our most successful column, Traffic.
Read moreQantas to require all staff be vaccinated
/ | 3 Comments on Qantas to require all staff be vaccinatedQantas has announced it will soon require all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including frontline and corporate staff.
Read morePodcast: Will zero COVID keep our borders closed?
Phil and a recently jabbed Adam discuss how COVID politics is keeping domestic aviation grounded, despite a national cabinet agreement to open up imminently.
Read moreDomestic business class fares hit record low
/ | 1 Comment on Domestic business class fares hit record lowAccording to data compiled by BITRE, its monthly airfare index hit 46.8 this month, falling 51.4 per cent since August 2020, and reaching its lowest figure on record.
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