(TAN): Western Australia is opening for all visitors quarantine free for the first time in almost two years and more than 23,000 passengers are booked to travel this week on Qantas and Jetstar flights to and from Perth, Qantas said in a news release.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce welcomed the border reopening and said it is time for Australia to move forward with confidence as the world emerges from a Covid travel pause.
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“The past two years have been incredibly challenging for people who have been separated from friends and family in WA for most of that time, so it will be an emotional day for those reuniting with loved ones. Australia is now finally back together. This day has been a long time coming. It’s a terrific boost to West Australian tourism operators and businesses who will once again benefit from the influx of visitors from the east coast and beyond,” Joyce said.
Three Qantas domestic lounges are open in Perth.
