U.S., Nov. 24 -- Qantas Airways Chief Executive Officer has announced that the Australian flag carrier is planning to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all international travelers boarding their flights.

In an interview with Australian television news program, Alan Joyce said that a coronavirus shot may not be necessary for domestic flights, but that it would be a"necessity"for international flights entering and leaving Australia.

Qantas chief predicted that similar policies would be adopted worldwide, and compulsory vaccination will likely become a new reality for international travelers around the world.

The CEO said Qantas has already begun determining whether it is necessary to impose a two-week quarantine on travelers arrivi...