Qantas and Jetstar stand down 2,500 staff for at least two months due to states border closures to Covid-hit Queensland and Sydney By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:13 BST, 3 August 2021 | Updated: 00:19 BST, 3 August 2021 Viewcomments Two of Australia's biggest airline have temporarily stood down staff for the next two months due to the latest coronavirus outbreak. Qantas and Jetstar have stood down 2,500 staff in response to domestic border closures. More to come. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility