The state government said bringing the regional rail network back under public control was its top priority. It has shown in-principle support for the return of a Great Southern passenger rail.
The inaugural service, Jetstar flight JQ362, took off for the Gold Coast shortly after 11:20am on Sunday, with the return JQ363 service becoming the first inbound flight when it touched down at WSI at around 3:30pm, both operated by A320neo VH-A5E.