Alan Joyce confirms $500 per week support payments for stood down aviation workers.
Qantas staff who are unable to work due to international border closures have just been advised that they will continue to receive $500 weekly “direct support payments” under the Federal Government’s $1.2 billion travel and aviation package which was unveiled last week.
QF CEO Alan Joyce told a staff town hall meeting that the allowance was the “centrepiece” of the program, with the payments to continue until international borders reopen.
It’s understood about 7,500 Qantas and Jetstar international staff are likely to receive the payments, while 1,100 Virgin Australia employees may also be in line for the support.
More details in Travel Daily as they come to hand.