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The reopening of quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand this week was a joyful occasion for the many families and friends who were finally reunited.
It was also a huge moment for the airlines, particularly Qantas and Air New Zealand.
Most airlines have muddled through a bruising pandemic year with a combination of private capital injections, government support and strong demand for freight services.
The industry’s more optimistic voices hope that the bubble could
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