A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about recommendations to the National Cabinet around management of health risk for Australian crew on international flights Air crew are essential to maintain the international air bridge between Australia and other nations.
These air services are required to repatriate Australian citizens and to ensure the carriage of essential supplies to Australia.
In order to support this service, air crew have been exempt from quarantine. This allowed air crew to have time at home and maintain a semblance of normal life and has ensured that crew were happy and available to staff essential flights.