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bob10
6th November 2019, 02:19 PM
Regional Australia misses out again. It costs almost as much to fly to Mt Isa as it does to fly over seas.


Virgin Australia cuts routes, retires planes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/virgin-australia-cuts-routes-retires-planes/ar-AAJUwIm?ocid=spartandhp)
Hugh Jars
8th November 2019, 07:41 AM
Regional Australia misses out again. It costs almost as much to fly to Mt Isa as it does to fly over seas.


Virgin Australia cuts routes, retires planes (https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/virgin-australia-cuts-routes-retires-planes/ar-AAJUwIm?ocid=spartandhp)

Bob, it seems you’re blaming VA for high regional airfares. Is that right?
I hope I’m wrong...
bob10
8th November 2019, 07:54 AM
Bob, it seems you’re blaming VA for high regional airfares. Is that right?
I hope I’m wrong...

Not blaming any one, really. I would have stated it, if I was. Just pointing out VA has retired 3 Fokkers, that would have been used on regional routes, and I'm assuming there. But, perhaps you could explain why regional air fares are so High ? A lot of country people would like to know. I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.
Bigbjorn
8th November 2019, 09:24 AM
Not blaming any one, really. I would have stated it, if I was. Just pointing out VA has retired 3 Fokkers, that would have been used on regional routes, and I'm assuming there. But, perhaps you could explain why regional air fares are so High ? A lot of country people would like to know. I'm sure there's a reasonable explanation.

A while ago I flew from Brisbane to Winton. Changed planes at Longreach. I was the only passenger on the Longreach to Winton leg. The majority of passengers deplaned at Emerald. Lack of patronage may have some bearing on pricing. A friend had to fly Brisbane-Darwin-Brisbane for a funeral of a close relative. He could have flown the family to London and back or a week's family package holiday at Sentosa Resort for less. Perth AFL fans tell me it is cheaper to fly Perth-Singapore-Melbourne than direct Perth-Melbourne for their grand final.

In 2001 I had need to fly urgently Brisbane-Mt. Isa-Brisbane. Then there were only two or three flights a week and all were solidly booked for three weeks ahead. I could have flown to Townsville and changed to a Mt. Isa flight there. More services. Cost either way was horrific. My choice was a seat on the skinny dog or to drive. I drove.