Qantas Lays Out Overseas Restart Plan

The transcript discusses Australia's plan to reopen borders based on vaccination rates, aiming for 70% domestic and 80% international by the end of 2021. It covers potential quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers and public sentiment towards reopening. Qantas plans to resume A380 operations due to high travel demand and has implemented a vaccination policy for employees, which has been positively received.

What vaccination rate does the Australian government plan require to open domestic borders?

• 60%

• 90%

• 70%

• 80%

Which countries are mentioned as potential destinations once international borders open?

• South Africa and Egypt

• China and India

• Brazil and Mexico

• UK and Singapore

What is a major concern critics have about reopening at 80% vaccination?

• Travel restrictions

• Lack of public interest

• High case numbers

• Economic impact

What is the expected demand for international travel compared to pre-COVID levels?

• No demand

• Two to three times higher

• Same as before

• Half the demand

Which aircraft does Qantas plan to use to meet the increased travel demand?

• Airbus A320

• Boeing 747

• Boeing 737

• Airbus A380

What percentage of Qantas employees surveyed are planning to get vaccinated?

• 89%

• 70%

• 94%

• 50%

What is Qantas's policy for employees who cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons?

• They will be terminated

• They will work remotely

• They will have exemptions with protections

• They will be given a different job