It follows previous threats that WA could make the move, after South Australia reopened its border to NSW and Victoria, and subsequently saw a small spike in COVID-19 cases.

Air New Zealand received over 17,000 bookings for international flights within one day of the New Zealand government announcing new rules for international travel.

The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia, and Brisbane Airport both argued that airlines will struggle to plan the reinstatement of international routes to the Sunshine State without greater clarity on the state’s planned reopening.

The Australian Defence Force is gearing up to provide a range of static and flight displays at the 2021 Wings Over Illawarra air show at Albion Park Regional Airport this Saturday and Sunday.