News / Good news for airlines and cargo as Australia looks set to reopen borders

Australia is set to re-open its doors to international tourists next week, paving the way for a welcome boost to airfreight capacity.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed the 21 February reopening after nearly two years of Covid border restrictions, allowing “fully vaccinated” passengers with a visa into the country for the first-time with no prior exemption required.

The news will come as welcome relief to an airline industry left financially dented by Covid travel restrictions – according to the Board of ...