That delicious Tasmanian cheese will become a lot more accessible to Aussies living in Western Australia thanks to Virgin Australia’s new direct Hobart-Perth route.
The airline is moving into the currently un-serviced market by launching new non-stop Hobart and Perth services from 17 September.
The three times weekly flights will operate on Virgin Australia’s Boeing 737 and will compliment the recently increased capacity on the airline’s Brisbane-Hobart, Sydney-Hobart and Brisbane-Launceston routes.
Virgin Australia’s Russell Shaw said Hobart-Perth operations will play an important role in Australian aviation as the only non-stop connection between the two cities.
“Virgin Australia is proud to deliver a faster, more convenient and affordable way to travel between Hobart and Perth.”
Russell Shaw, Virgin Australia General Manager, Network, Revenue and Alliances
Tasmania’s tourism leaders welcomed the news and expect it will offer further opportunity for people of Perth to “experience Tasmania’s unrivalled natural environment, world class produce and events”.
“The new path has the potential to grow tourism visitation to both states and allow easier access for business travellers and those visiting friends and relatives.”
Sarah Renner, Hobart Airport Chief Executive
New flights are on sale now with advanced purchase fares starting from $269 one-way. Click here for more information.
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