The COVID outbreak in Sydney caused large areas of the city to go into a snap lockdown in December and January, which forced all other states and territories to impose travel restrictions.
The airline is set to hire 150 new cabin crew and return 220 from its axed long-haul operation as it announces a major expansion of its services today to halt Qantas increased market share.
The CEO added that each aircraft could potentially return to service in three to six months.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has revealed the government hasn’t given him a date for when international borders are likely to open, despite the airline selling tickets from 31 October.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the government would also have to consider how long protection from the jabs lasts and how they affect transmission.
The TWU's lawyer pointed to language in reports such as “window of opportunity” and also to documents that suggested negotiating with the union “appeared difficult”.