Australian carrier also unveils A$500m share buyback programme as it reports A$2.4bn cut in net debt

Shares soar almost 10% on buyback as airline reports stronger-than-expected rebound in leisure and business travel

To be ‘Joyced’ is a word now in use to describe being severely inconvenienced at an airport by luggage delays or flight problems

Concerns about crew fatigue and looser landing rules

Planet Business: Meanwhile, in Sydney, Qantas plays a strong mascot game

Tourism and hospitality sectors look to rebuild after strong Covid-19 restrictions

Strict border lockdown under ‘Fortress Australia’ policy had catastrophic impact on tourism industry

Reopening to take effect on February 21st, PM Scott Morrison announces

Joe Brennan: Pay restoration is up for negotiation along with new aircraft orders

Group’s sales chief says he would like more planes to sell amid supply constraints

For the first time since arriving here, in 2011, Co Cork felt a long, long way away

Federal government pushing ahead with country’s reopening plans next month

Move to redeploy medical staff could result in up to 500 extra deaths, experts warn

There are exemptions for those who are unable to be vaccinated based on documented medical reasons

Alan Joyce says furlough estimated to last two months

Move among incentives aimed at kick-starting global travel

Jacinda Ardern hails ‘significant step’ in New Zealand’s reconnection with the world

‘Travel bubble’ between neighbouring countries to open later this month

Welsh man who airmailed himself in crate in 1960s seeks two Irish friends who helped nail it shut

Alan Joyce says he believes passengers will be willing to accept the change