The impact on regional communities
The high cost of regional airfares isn't a lifestyle choice. It's a social and economic equity issue which impacts Queenslanders in the heart of some of our most economically important regions.
Fast Facts
Transparency an issue
There is little transparency regarding the pricing of regional routes.
Effects on tourism and social connectivity
The lack of affordable air services in
many regional areas affects tourism and social connectivity. Communities alos say service levels have declined.
many regional areas affects tourism and social connectivity. Communities alos say service levels have declined.
Fares comparable to Europe
This despite the cost of some airfares between Brisbane and centres like Mount Isa being comparable to fares to Europe.