Qantas is pushing back aircraft deliveries for as long as the Covid-19 pandemic persists. “We have advised Boeing and Airbus that we won’t be taking delivery of any new aircraft while the current [Covid-19] crisis continues and present levels of uncertainty persist,” the carrier said. “Naturally enough, we don’t have a timeline for when this means they might arrive.” The carrier did not directly address a query about whether this approach extends to all carriers in the Jetstar Group, but indicates that it is not unique among airlines given that most of the existing global fleet has been grounded. Cirium fleets data show the mainline carrier was expecting another three Boeing 787-9s between August and November. Qantas has 11 787-9s in its existing fleet, having received the first in 2017.<br/>
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Frontline healthcare workers can apply for free return air tickets by Qatar Airways from now until 18 May. The airline is giving away 100,000 free tickets to thank healthcare workers around the world for their efforts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each worker can receive up to two free economy class return tickets to anywhere that Qatar Airways flies to. Tickets will be fully flexible, allowing an unlimited number of destination or date changes without any fees. Travel is valid until 10 December this year. The eligible healthcare professions are: doctor, medical practitioner, nurse, paramedic, pharmacist, lab technician and clinical researcher. A valid employer ID must be presented at the airport at the point of check in. The healthcare workers can register for this offer online by submitting a form to receive a unique promotion code, offered on a first come, first served basis. To ensure the application process is fair and transparent, each country will receive a daily allocation of tickets, depending on its population size. <br/>