With the Delta strain of COVID-19 running rampant, things are looking bleak. But the good news is that means V for Vaccination is on everyone’s lips – so this temporary setback may actually accelerate Australia’s return to the new normal.

• Qantas has mandated the jabs for all of its staff
  
• AFTA and CLIA are hoping to ride the wave as they continue to push for industry support and cruising certainty.
  
• Etihad is forecasting a tsunami of demand. Plus more!
  

News on the Fly is your fortnightly run through of all the latest travel industry news.

For some positive thinking, head to travelbulletin.com.au/articles/industry-news/that-which-does-not-kill-me/ to read Bruce’s latest opinion piece, looking at how this latest outbreak may actually fast-track the return to travel.

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