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Qantas announces expansion into regional airline routes, angering competitors like Rex
An airline war is set to erupt over the skies of regional Australia with Qantas announcing plans to expand its operations and muscle into key new routes.
Key points:
- Qantas adds key new routes to fuel greater travel options across regional Australia
- Regional Express warns expansion will deliver “devastating” long-term impacts on regional aviation
- SA’s second largest city will attract a second carrier following its multi-million-dollar redeveloped airport terminal
The national carrier will introduce seven routes across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria and offer special fares to lure customers away from its competitors.
The destinations will include Mount Gambier, Wagga Wagga, Merimbula, Newcastle, Griffith, and Albury.
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