AlburyCity Deputy Mayor, Steve Bowen says today’s Qantas announcement of a new Adelaide to Albury air route is a huge win for the community and local businesses.
From 8 July to 25 September 2022, the national carrier will operate two weekly return flights between Adelaide and Albury.
Qantas is also to increase return services between Albury and Brisbane from 7 to 10 each week.
Deputy Mayor Bowen said the announcements would see Albury connected to four capital cities – Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.
“The Adelaide to Albury route will open up our region up to a whole new group of travellers, as well as allowing our community to make the jump over to Adelaide in record time,” he said.
“The additional services to Brisbane are also a huge win for those looking to escape the winter months for the coast, as well as bringing more people to our beautiful city and surrounding visitor experiences.”
The new service will be the only direct connection between South Australia and Albury, saving travellers more than three hours on a return flight compared to alternative flight options via Sydney or Melbourne.
QantasLink CEO, John Gissing said demand for services to and from Albury-Wodonga had surpassed the airline’s expectations, and the new route would further boost options for travellers.
“A new capital city route is fantastic news for Albury which is quickly becoming one of our most connected regional centres,” said Mr Gissing.
“The direct flights to Adelaide and increased Brisbane services will create stronger connections for business travellers and also make it easier for interstate visitors to experience all that the Albury-Wodonga region has to offer.
“This seasonal service will open up a new gateway to some of Victoria’s premier snow resorts, Hotham and Falls Creek, making them more accessible than ever for South Australians looking for a ski holiday.”
