Qantas this week has stood down 2,500 staff while also continuing its onslaught on the distribution sector. ScoMo has laid out a perhaps highly aspirational path to recovery, and there are some indications that cruising for Christmas might be on the agenda.

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The August issue of travelBulletin is out now, and in the cover story we’re unpacking the pandemic and the environment. Discussing whether this pause in the industry has been a time for big travel companies to refocus on sustainability. Plus AFTA flags a constitution change and Australia is now coming last in cruise. Read it all in the August issue of travelBulletin available now at travelbulletin.com.au

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