Why qantas

Qantas said it would pay staff until mid-August, after which they could apply for government support payments. Since June, fresh Covid outbreaks have forced most Australian states to reimpose restrictions. The highly contagious Delta variant has forced lockdowns in several cities and some state border closures. The situation is most severe in Sydney. It is seeing about new infections each day, despite being in lockdown since 26 June. Nearly all states have banned travellers from Australia's largest city.

But, once again, the BA relationship will remain a pesky one. Professor Roberts can discuss the implications of the challenges facing Qantas, as it changes routes. For further comment call John Roberts on 02 , , or email j. Related news. How to establish your network in a new industry and set yourself up for success.

Qantas flight QF, which lasted 19 hours and 19 minutes, landed in Sydney on November 15, They were fraught with danger, and lasted so long they saw two sunrises. In , Qantas conducted three trial research trips to gather data to present to Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which will need to approve the routes based on proof that pilots, cabin crew and passengers can cope with up to 22 hours in the air without a break.

During these flights, pilots wore brainwave monitors and had their urine tested in the weeks before and after the flights to track levels of melatonin, a hormone that controls sleep cycles.

Passengers in the main cabin wore monitoring devices, allowing scientists to study how their "health, wellbeing and body clock" were impacted by a set of variables including lighting, food and drink, movement, sleep patterns and inflight entertainment. Passengers on board the factory-fresh Dreamliner included Qantas employees, frequent fliers and a handful of journalists, CNN included. Qantas engineers using brooms to ward snakes off plane If you're a rattlesnake looking to avoid to scorching heats and bitter chills of California's Mojave Desert, the wheel well of a A plane is a welcome shelter.

Rex takes on Qantas over COVID refunds with newspaper ads Regional airline Rex has taken aim at Qantas placing full page ads in today's newspapers accusing its rival of failing to provide more than a billion dollars' worth of refunds during the pandemic.

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 1, 'Mystery' Victorian aged care case traced to existing cluster; Victoria records three new local cases; Concern over aged care vulnerability. Breaking news and updates Australia: May 31, Six extra virus cases take Victoria's total today to 11; Concern over aged care infections; Qantas to launch vaccine incentives.

Qantas offering unlimited travel 'mega prizes' to vaccine recipients Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is calling for more Australian companies to come forward with perks and incentives encouraging the public to get the COVID vaccine. Breaking news and updates Australia: May 28, Hunt dodges vaccine 'sweeteners'; Four new local cases in Victoria; Purchase limits return in stores. Qantas flight perks possible for those who get COVID jab Qantas has revealed they are considering rewarding customers who get both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

Breaking news and updates Australia: May 27, Victoria to enter seven-day lockdown; Five reasons to leave home; Aged s can get vaccinated; Greater Melbourne declared 'hotspot'. Flights cancelled as Melbourne cluster grows Hundreds are scrambling to return home as flights into Melbourne are canned following a rise in COVID case numbers today.

Qantas to investigate the accuracy of COVID tests in India After a number of people who were not allowed onboard the first repatriation flight to Darwin say they tested negative after an initial positive diagnosis.