COVID-19

Air New Zealand to transform Boeing 787 into vaccination clinic for special ‘Jabaseat’ flight

A handful of lucky Kiwis will get their COVID-19 jab in a…

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WATCH: Travel agent’s moving video encourages Aussies to get #VaxReady and support the industry

In a show of support for the travel industry, a Victorian-based agent…

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Tasmania to make masks mandatory for events with 1,000 or more attendees

While the new measure may seem extreme to some Tasmanians, we Sydneysiders…

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Qantas will prioritise states sticking to national plan for international flights, says Joyce

Qantas’ CEO has taken a swipe at WA and Queensland, while also…

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Melbourne’s giant observation wheel falls victim to COVID-19 restrictions

After featuring in the skyline of Victoria's capital city for 15 years,…

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Federal govt minister accuses Qld Premier of “scaremongering”, as reopening plan continues to cause division

The remark was the latest blow in the federal government's attack on…

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New Zealand enters snap lockdown after community case of COVID linked to NSW outbreak

As Sydneysiders here at Travel Weekly, we'd like to apologise to our…

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Qantas and Jetstar to make COVID-19 jab mandatory for all staff

The national carrier said three-quarters of its employees support the move and…

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Melbourne’s lockdown extended by another week

The now all-too-familiar phrases “lockdown” and “stay-at-home orders” have been uttered once…

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Qantas flight attendant fined for helping COVID-infected man cross Queensland border from NSW

The flight attendant also allegedly provided false information that saw 267 Qantas…

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American Airlines to cut all Aussie flights

The airline was the first to pull the plug on flights to…

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Helloworld agent wins appeal over COVID-19 refund worth over $9,000

With a little help from her friends at AFTA, this agent managed…

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New modelling suggests Greater Sydney lockdown could remain until September

It appears the people of Greater Sydney might be bunkering down for…

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Melbourne Airport launches vax competition encouraging Aussies to get the jab

As if being locked down for the fifth time wasn't enough to…

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Australia’s overseas arrivals must now declare vaccine status

The change looks to have been made in preparation for relaxed restrictions…

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One of Australia’s largest hostel groups collapses into administration

Looks like backpackers may need to find somewhere else to play beer…

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Treasurer meets with travel CEOs to discuss speeding up vaccine rollout

A few industry bigwigs joined Josh Frydenberg and leaders from some of…

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Trans-Tasman travel pause to lift for some states next week

If all goes to plan, Aussies from some states will be allowed…

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WA and Queensland announce lockdowns, as the NT extends its own by 72 hours

There’s been another round of tough travel restrictions dealt out across Australia.…

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Hundreds of passengers urged to isolate after Virgin Australia crew member tests positive for COVID-19

The crew member worked on five flights between major cities across three…

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WA, South Australia and New Zealand shut out NSW travellers

Sydney's COVID situation is starting to get dicey, with some very tight…

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Luxury Escapes unveils $200m vaccine incentive to reopen Australia to the world

The online travel company has gone CRAZY BIG with its vaccine incentive…

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Victoria extends lockdown for another week, but offers reprieve for regional residents

The lockdown hell continues for Melburnians, which means another busy week ahead…

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Victorian government confirms seven-day statewide lockdown as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

The Victorian government is going hard to try and stop the state's…

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New Zealand halts travel bubble with Victoria amid Melbourne’s COVID-19 outbreak

Trans-Tasman travel has suffered yet another setback, as Melbourne's COVID cluster becomes…

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Carnival claims Ruby Princess passengers knew “obvious risk” of catching COVID-19

The Ruby Princess saga has once again reared its ugly head, with…

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Airline passenger faces $13,500 fine for blowing his nose on a blanket

While the FAA has won't name the individual, the airline has confirmed…

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“Some people may die”: Virgin Australia suffers PR nightmare following CEO’s controversial comments

When there's a hashtag trending on Twitter that's calling for people to…

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International travel restrictions could push Australian Open overseas

Players aren’t keen on going through Australia’s two-week quarantine program again, with…

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New Zealand welcomes back travellers from NSW following 48-hour pause

After being left in limbo for two days, NSW travellers have been…

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New Zealand launches brilliant tourism campaign just as it pauses quarantine-free travel from NSW

Tourism New Zealand has suffered some very unfortunate timing with the launch…

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Trans-Tasman bubble breached in Perth, as Brisbane Airport cops its own COVID-19 scare

A Cook Islander has managed to travel to Perth without quarantining, while…

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Federal government closes India travel loophole after Aussie cricketers return home

ScoMo and Hunt have been left red-faced after some cheeky Aussie athletes…

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Federal government pauses flights from India due to unfolding COVID-19 catastrophe

As COVID continues to rear its ugly head in India, ScoMo has…

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Auckland Airport worker’s COVID infection linked to international traveller

Pleasingly, NZ reported no new community cases of COVID-19 today, and PM…

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“Vaccination alone is no guarantee that you can open up”: Health Minister issues bleak border warning

Greg Hunt says Australia’s international border could remain closed even once the…

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Quarantine cowboy: Aussie traveller transforms hotel room into scene from the Wild West

An Aussie art director has made international headlines after fashioning himself a…

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