Qantas begins trial of digital incoming passenger declarations

The union, which has had a volatile relationship with the national carrier for more than a decade, said replacing Richard Goyder with John Mullen offered workers a “glimmer of hope”.

Staff are unable to claim their salary from the government immediately because the company is continuing to search for new investment, and also risk losing money if they formally resign.

Commencing 13 December, the route will operate three times per week using Jetstar’s 787-8 Dreamliner fleet, and is tipped to add 190,000 inbound seats to Queensland over three years. It will be the only non-stop service between the two cities, roughly …