The prices of flights between Kalgoorlie Boulder and Perth has been a strong local topic of discussion of late and now the State Government plan on looking into the reason we are paying a large amount for less than an hour flight.
Today Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has welcomed a parliamentary committee’s announcement that it will conduct an inquiry into the high cost of regional airfares in Western Australia.
Factors that the report will focus on High Costs from a Business, Social and tourism point of view and report on five specific issues. Tourism Minister Paul Papalia said "The McGowan Government made an election commitment to hold an inquiry into the high cost of regional airfares. “It’s an issue that has afflicted small businesses, tourism operators and local people in regional Western Australia for many years. A parliamentary inquiry has the power to shine a spotlight on this issue, get to the bottom of why these fares are so expensive and give airlines the opportunity to provide solutions.”
Recently the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder sought to get answers from QANTAS and Virgin Australia into the costs associated with flying to the Metro Area.
We at Triple M got in touch with QANTAS and Virgin Australia as well. QANTAS did not return our requests while a Spokesperson for Virgin Australia said "
"Pricing is driven by a number of factors including market conditions, demand, operating costs, and airport pricing and taxes.
Due to commercial reasons, we do not comment on pricing for a particular route."
Today`s Flight Prices
QANTAS:
QF 1609 Kal - Perth $315
QF 1611 Kal - Perth $499
QF 1608 Perth - Kal $349
QF 1610 Perth - Kal $349
Virgin Australia:
VA 1856 - Kal - Perth - $319
VA 1858 - Kal - Perth - $569
VA 1853 - Perth - Kal - NO SEATS
VA 1855 - Perth - Kal $325
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