QantasLink Cuts Regional Bases, Sparks Aviation Crisis Debate
Update: 2025-11-28
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QantasLink to Close Regional Bases, Citing High Operational CostsQantasLink announced plans to shut down three regional bases in Canberra, Hobart, and Mildura by April 2026, citing high operational costs. The decision comes amidst industry instability, following Bonzas collapse and Rex Airlines voluntary administration. QantasLink executives testified before a Senate inquiry, attributing the higher costs to increased airport fees, security expenses, fuel, and maintenance, spread across fewer passengers. The move has sparked debate about regional air travel and its future. Unions criticized Qantas, with one organizer stating that regional Australia is bearing the brunt of these changes. The Senate inquiry will investigate the industrys role in serving regional and rural communities, with a report expected by mid-2026.
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