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In a drastic move, Qantas group has announced extensive changes to its network including the cancelling of international flight due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. The changes include revised mainland and regional networks and suspended routes and both Qantas and Jetstar scheduling.
Suspended Qantas staff are bailing out the airline by being asked to use up leave balances, the Transport and Workers Union has said.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has said he's been talking to Woolworths about transferring "stood down" employees to Woolworths.
The Qantas Group will cancel international flights and stand down two-thirds of employees.
Virgin Australia shares remained steady despite the airline earlier announcing it was to cut all international flights and cut domestic capacity by 50 per cent.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lifted the country's travel ban to a level four, the highest, advising Australians not to leave the country.
