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Dear Valued Partner,

The Qantas Group has today provided more detail on preparations for restarting its international flights with plans linked to the vaccine rollout in Australia and key overseas markets. Based on current projections Australia is expected to reach National Cabinet’s ‘Phase C’ vaccination threshold of 80% in December 2021 which would trigger the gradual reopening of international borders. Should those projections change or dates move, the restart plans will adjust accordingly.

Key markets like the UK, North America and parts of Asia have high and increasing levels of vaccination. This makes them highly likely to be classed as low risk countries for vaccinated travellers to visit and return from under reduced quarantine requirements, pending decisions by the Australian Government and entry policies of other countries.

SUMMARY OF INTERNATIONAL RESTART PLANS

  • Flights between Australia and New Zealand will be on sale for travel from mid-December 2021 on assumption some or all parts of the two-way bubble will restart.
  • From mid-December 2021, Qantas Group flights would start from Australia to COVID-safe destinations, which are likely to include Singapore, the United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Canada and Fiji.
  • The rest of the Qantas and Jetstar international network is planned to open up from April 2022, with capacity increasing gradually.

Outlining the restart assumptions as part of the national carrier’s full year results, Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said: “The prospect of flying overseas might feel a long way off, especially with New South Wales and Victoria in lockdown, but the current pace of the vaccine rollout means we should have a lot more freedom in a few months’ time.”

“It’s obviously up to government exactly how and when our international borders re-open, but with Australia on track to meet the 80 per cent trigger agreed by National Cabinet by the end of the year, we need to plan ahead for what is a complex restart process.”

“There’s a lot of work that needs to happen, including training for our people and carefully bringing aircraft back into service. We’re also working to integrate the IATA travel pass into our systems to help our customers prove their vaccine status and cross borders.”

“We can adjust our plans if the circumstances change, which we’ve already had to do several times during this pandemic. Some people might say we’re being too optimistic, but based on the pace of the vaccine rollout, this is within reach and we want to make sure we’re ready,” added Mr Joyce.

Jetstar has extended credit vouchers issued with a voucher due to COVID-19 disruptions until at least 31 December 2022, for flights up to the end of 2023.

International flights remain subject to Government and Regulatory approval.

Best Regards,

Jetstar Sales Team

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