However, all Kiwis who attended the same locations as the COVID-infected case will have to test negative and self-isolate for five days before being allowed to travel.
The flag carrier is attempting to push back Nick Rohrlach’s first day so it occurs after a final hearing takes place, which will likely be in June or July.
Lyell Strambi made the comments after the airport also revealed domestic passenger traffic in March hit 980,364, more than double the 406,960 recorded in February.
The move will be a huge blow to the more than 9,000 ex-pats in India who are registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as wanting to return – with 650 of those classed as vulnerable.
The contract will see the business undertake aircraft pavement and aeronautical ground lighting works at RAAF Base Gingin in WA.
The airline said the decision isn’t final and will follow a consultation process with employees, who have already been stood down since May 2020.