In a note to staff seen by Australian Aviation, Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson said all eligible staff will automatically receive the “Take-Off Grant” in the relisting, which is rumoured to be planned for as soon as this year.
Using its WA-based 150-seater A319 fleet, Qantas’ regional arm will begin a new route from Perth to Newcastle three times per week on 8 September, and restore its former Perth–Hobart service three times per week from 26 September.