Virgin Velocity is warding off Qantas’ latest attempt to poach its members by offering triple points on domestic flights booked during the next fortnight.
Qantas said in response that it “completely rejects” the claims and has actively attempted to facilitate introductions to help its former staff.
The TWU has today begun its bid in the Federal Court to force Qantas to rehire more than 2,000 ground handlers whose roles were outsourced earlier this year.
The deal will allow the airlines to share information on cost, capacity, and flight schedules in order to help serve smaller towns with its post-administration, stripped back fleet.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has played down a previous pledge to vaccinate all Australians by the end of the year.
The aircraft is the latest variant of the H145 that features a smaller rotor diameter to allow it to operate in more confined areas, alongside a 150kg load increase.