Australia's Qantas Airways Struggles to Cope With Air Travel Rebound

The transcript discusses the staffing challenges faced by Qantas and Sydney Airport as travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Qantas is seeking volunteers to assist during peak travel times, while Sydney Airport is actively hiring to fill a significant staff shortage. A job fair is planned to address these needs, coinciding with the release of Australia's unemployment data.

What is Qantas's approach to handling the staffing shortage during peak travel times?

• Outsourcing ground handling services

• Hiring more permanent staff

• Asking for volunteer support from existing staff

• Reducing the number of flights

How many staff members did Sydney Airport lose during the pandemic?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

What is the purpose of the jobs fair being held by Sydney Airport?

• To launch a new terminal

• To celebrate an anniversary

• To promote tourism

• To address staffing shortages

Which airport held a similar jobs fair to Sydney Airport recently?

• Dubai Airport

• JFK Airport

• Changi Airport

• Heathrow Airport

What is the current unemployment rate in Australia as mentioned in the transcript?

• 4.0%

• 5.2%

• 3.9%

• 4.5%