As restrictions are further eased in a bid to reboot Australia’s pandemic-ravaged travel sector, international visitors are being wooed Down Under. Nearly two years of COVID-19 border restrictions have crippled the once thriving industry. Budget carrier Virgin Australia has announced discounts on up to 1.5 million flights, including short-haul international destinations. The Back to Holidays sale runs until midnight April 4 or until sold out, with a 25 per cent bonus discount on fares for children aged between two and 11. However it’s international travellers to Australia the federal government most hopes to entice with the easing of travel rules. While still needing to be fully vaccinated, from April 17 they will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result to board a flight to Australia. Health Minister Greg Hunt says the rule will be dropped, like the ban on cruise ships. Qantas launched a campaign on Friday to showcase the country …
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