Time running out for Australians stranded overseas by coronavirus as airlines ground planes

Time is running out for Australians stranded overseas who want to return home, as commercial airlines continue to scale back or cancel international flights to curtail the spread of coronavirus.

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have all announced they will be halting their international flights from the end of March, along with many foreign airlines.

The foreign minister, Marise Payne, has urged all citizens abroad to make their way back via commercial airlines but admits not everyone will be able to make it home.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/25/time-running-out-for-australians-stranded-overseas-by-coronavirus-as-airlines-ground-planes