Qantas will suspend overseas travel until [December] 2021
I just found this article from Executive Traveller
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...iddle-of-2021/ Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says that with the exception of New Zealand and a handful of other 'travel bubble' destinations, all international flying will be suspended until the middle of 2021 unless a coronavirus vaccine is released |
this doesn indicate whether or not the Government will allow travel to/from Australia, just that Qantas will not be offering services until next June
If you have a need to travel, then you can request permission to travel |
Originally Posted by scrappydog
(Post 32483775)
.... I have delayed all my travels til April 2021. But this is just worrying me, does that mean we can't actually leave AU and travel internationally. I don't know about you guys but in this uncertain times I just wish there is a bit of hope for us who needs to travel .... There will probably be some other carriers that you could fly with, in time. Just don’t expect a government repatriation flight to bring you back if things go bad. Do you have any (COVID-safe) destinations in mind, or is COVID of no concern? |
Originally Posted by scrappydog
(Post 32483775)
I just found this article from Executive Traveller
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...iddle-of-2021/ Any thoughts on this? I have delayed all my travels til April 2021. But this is just worrying me, does that mean we can't actually leave AU and travel internationally. I don't know about you guys but in this uncertain times I just wish there is a bit of hope for us who needs to travel and rack up miles. |
Originally Posted by DC9
(Post 32484019)
Unless of course it’s to Kiwiland, then it will not be on QF at this stage.
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
(Post 32484067)
Qantas does not have a say in whether you can travel abroad or not, the government does. QF merely suspended international's flights because, essentially, no one is allowed in or out of the country at the moment. What would be the purpose of running flights in that scenario. You don't need to rack up miles, you want to!
What any government certainly can and are doing is prohibit non-citizens from entering the country. With no foreigners allowed to enter Oz, there won't be much demand for flights either. |
Originally Posted by craigthemif
(Post 32484582)
I'm not sure any government is saying to its own citizens that they are prohibited from travelling. (or coming home if they are abroad) They simply give advice not to, which then tends to invalidate travel insurances... A full ban is Iron Curtain stuff...
What any government certainly can and are doing is prohibit non-citizens from entering the country. With no foreigners allowed to enter Oz, there won't be much demand for flights either. |
Originally Posted by DC9
(Post 32484019)
... Unless of course it’s to Kiwiland, then it will not be on QF at this stage ....
Originally Posted by DownUnderFlyer
(Post 32484157)
Qantas will fly to NZ as indicated by Alan Joyce.
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It’s scary what’s happening in HK with case imports, almost every EK flight seems to have significant cases https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/flights_trains_en.pdf, thanks to some governments lack of disclosure on the problem I am glad our borders are closed. This thing has a long way to go before it’s done.
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QF news release here ---> QANTAS GROUP ANNOUNCES POST-COVID RECOVERY PLAN AND EQUITY RAISING FOR A STRONGER FUTURE
<snip>The plan targets benefits of $15 billion over three years, in line with reduced flying activity including fuel consumption savings, and delivering $1 billion per annum in ongoing cost savings from FY23 through productivity improvements across the Group. Key actions of the plan include:
IMPACT ON OUR PEOPLE Of the Group’s 29,000 people, around 8,000 are expected to have returned to work by the end of July this year. It’s anticipated that this will increase to around 15,000 by the end of calendar year 2020 in line with the opening up of domestic flying, and increase further during calendar 2021 and 2022 as the international network returns, reaching 21,000 active employees by June 2022. Redundancies are proposed to manage a surplus of around 6,000 roles, with the temporary surplus of around 15,000 managed through a mix of stand down, annual leave and leave without pay. Stand-ups will increase as travel restrictions lift and flying returns. This allows the Group to preserve as many jobs as possible for the longer term and respond faster if recovery timelines improve. In line with its obligations, the Group will consult with relevant unions on the proposed job losses announced today. These span the following areas of Qantas and Jetstar:
<snip> But with airlines who are (direct) employees and who work for subcontractors can be blurred. |
Originally Posted by DownUnderFlyer
(Post 32484157)
Qantas will fly to NZ as indicated by Alan Joyce.
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Originally Posted by Mwenenzi
(Post 32485277)
QF news release here ---> QANTAS GROUP ANNOUNCES POST-COVID RECOVERY PLAN AND EQUITY RAISING FOR A STRONGER FUTURE
The only thing that surprised me that only 6,000 (~20%) of employees are going. Expected more. But with airlines who are (direct) employees and who work for subcontractors can be blurred. likely the F100 fleet will be retired and Network become an A320 operator. Unclear if that means job losses in WA. Etc |
Originally Posted by markis10
(Post 32485210)
It’s scary what’s happening in HK with case imports, almost every EK flight seems to have significant cases https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/flights_trains_en.pdf, thanks to some governments lack of disclosure on the problem I am glad our borders are closed. This thing has a long way to go before it’s done.
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Originally Posted by markis10
(Post 32485210)
It’s scary what’s happening in HK with case imports, almost every EK flight seems to have significant cases https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/flights_trains_en.pdf, thanks to some governments lack of disclosure on the problem I am glad our borders are closed. This thing has a long way to go before it’s done.
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Originally Posted by nancypants
(Post 32485384)
there’s weird .... going down with that as well. For example, the 717 fleet is being brought in house. Not sure if these numbers include that
likely the F100 fleet will be retired and Network become an A320 operator. Unclear if that means job losses in WA. Etc |
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