Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price takes off after latest COVID updates

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is flying high today. At the time of writing, shares in the national carrier are trading at $5.15 – up 3%.

And Qantas is not alone in its trip to the skies. Other ASX travel shares are all moving in the right direction today. Currently, Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) shares are up 2.67% ($18.10), the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price is 2.75% higher ($5.61), Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) shares have jumped 4.19% ($6.21), and Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) is 2.37% higher ($2.16).

For comparative purposes, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is up 1.59%. So, ASX…