written by Adam Thorn
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August 3, 2021
A Qantas 787-9, VH-ZNJ msn 7C806D, as shot by Victor Pody
Qantas and Jetstar are to stand down 2,500 employees for around two months.
The business group said the “temporary measure” was due to a drop in flying that saw its capacity reduce from almost 100 per cent in May to just 40 per cent in July.
The announcement significantly comes the morning after Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced flight and cabin crew outside of COVID hotspots will gain access to JobKeeper-style payments of $750.
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Previously, stood down workers in aviation could only gain access to support if they live in areas that are locked down, such as NSW.
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