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Strewth! Air New Zealand now Australia’s biggest international airline
The bizarre situation is a result of the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble and Qantas ceasing most of its international operations.
Read moreTWU calls for return of JobKeeper after Joyce email
/ | 2 Comments on TWU calls for return of JobKeeper after Joyce emailThe union’s national secretary said aviation workers are worried about what will happen with their jobs and want a guarantee they can support their families.
Read moreQueenstown appoints ex-Air New Zealand exec as CEO
/Glen Sowry was previously the national flag carrier’s head of public affairs and government relations and his last role was as CEO of retirement village providers Metlifecare.
Read moreJoyce says Qantas won’t enact stand downs yet – but ‘can’t rule it out’
/ | 3 Comments on Joyce says Qantas won’t enact stand downs yet – but ‘can’t rule it out’Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce reassured staff on Wednesday night that the business is “not at the point” of standing down workers – but refused to rule it out if COVID restrictions continue.
Read moreRex cuts services due to lockdowns
/ | 6 Comments on Rex cuts services due to lockdownsThe airline has yet to release a list of the exact routes, but said it will affect its regional and domestic networks in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.
Read moreVaccine ‘passports’ ready by October, says Morrison
/ | 5 Comments on Vaccine ‘passports’ ready by October, says MorrisonPrime Minister Scott Morrison has said he believes vaccine passports will be available to be carried on phones by October, after discussion with world leaders at last month’s G7 summit.
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