Qantas reveals additional requirements for overseas travel

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has revealed that Australian passengers will still need to undergo at least four COVID tests, as well as be fully vaccinated, when flying the airline internationally. Joyce revealed a few new details on what the future of travelling internationally will look like for Australians. Joyce said that passengers will generally be required to complete a pre-flight COVID test both before leaving Australia and prior to their return flight, as well as complete two additional tests during their seven-day home quarantine stay, on top of being fully vaccinated. It is currently unclear what the protocol will be for passengers who contract the virus while on their travels, and if they will be unable to board any, or certain, flights back to Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed late last week that international borders will reopen for double-jabbed Australian citizens and residents once the country reaches the 80% vaccination target, and a seven-day home quarantine requirement will be introduced, instead of hotel quarantine. Joyce revealed that while under seven-day home quarantine, travellers will be required to take at least two COVID tests following their return from overseas.<br/>