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The tourist sector says the budget delivers a welcome message.
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All seats used: Qantas seeks social distancing exemption
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The airline is shrinking and minister questions why so many are on such high salaries.
Redundant pilots petition for tax relief 'so money can last longer'
Pilots relying on delivery and shelf-stacking jobs to get through.
Transtasman bubble possible as early as July
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Air NZ cancels hordes of domestic flights as it releases new level 2 schedule
Social distancing means the airline will not offer cut-rate fares.
Air NZ pilots take 30% pay cut, 300 laid off
Union wins deal allowing pilots a route back to the flight deck when conditions improve.
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Restrictions will make it difficult for airlines to make money.
Out-of-work NZ flight attendants turn to strip clubs
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Consider it car pooling but with wings and higher fuel costs.
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