Mildura Leaders Call Qantas Closure ‘Slap in Face
- * No Impact: Qantas states the staff base closure will not impact flights to and from Mildura.
- * Vulnerability Highlighted: Mildura Deputy Mayor Ali Cupper argues the proclamation (likely the staff base closure) underscores Mildura's vulnerability and the need for a government-funded train service.
- In essence, while there's a change happening within Qantas, they are assuring the Mildura community that air service will not be negatively affected and may even improve.
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Impact on Flights to/from Mildura:
* No Impact: Qantas states the staff base closure will not impact flights to and from Mildura.
* Increased Reliability: QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan believes the decision will actually improve service reliability.
* Current Flights: QantasLink operates 24 return flights weekly to/from Mildura.
* Recent Changes & Restoration: Flights were temporarily reduced late last year due to a fleet change (to Q400 aircraft). some of these cut flights are expected to be restored this month.
* Increased Capacity: The fleet renewal program is projected to add about 1,000 extra seats per month to/from Mildura.
Calls for a Train Service:
* Vulnerability Highlighted: Mildura Deputy Mayor Ali Cupper argues the proclamation (likely the staff base closure) underscores Mildura’s vulnerability and the need for a government-funded train service.
In essence, while there’s a change happening within Qantas, they are assuring the Mildura community that air service will not be negatively affected and may even improve. Though, this situation has reignited calls for choice transportation options, specifically a train line.