The Australian Federal Government has extended the three-month Qantas program to deliver passenger and freight air services for Norfolk Island until the end of August.
In March, the carrier announced it would be operating six flights per week to the Australian territory in the South Pacific, three flights from Sydney and three from Brisbane.
The flights would operate for three months as part of a contract awarded to Qantas by the Federal Government, with the potential to extend for the longer term, which looks like might be the go… at least for now.
“With international borders closed, we know Australians are looking for new holiday experiences and Norfolk Island is a destination that has so much to offer,” said Andrew David, Qantas Domestic & International CEO.
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Air New Zealand remains the long-term underwritten supplier of air services to Norfolk Island.
However, the current impacts of COVID-19 on Air New Zealand’s crewing arrangements and service delivery, mean that the extension of the current arrangement with Qantas is necessary to ensure the continuity of air services to
Norfolk Island.
Ensuring reliable passenger air services for Norfolk Island throughout the COVID-19 pandemic remains a key priority of the Australian Government.
Reliable air services to the Island are not only necessary for residents, business and government, but also to ensure tourists can continue to take advantage of the extraordinary natural and cultural environment of Norfolk Island.
The extension of arrangements with Qantas comes into effect from 20 June 2021 until 29 August 2021.
The current passenger flight schedule between the Australian mainland and Norfolk Island will remain, with Qantas providing six flights arriving on Norfolk Island each week, three from Brisbane and three from Sydney.
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