Across Australia, a combination of cost-of-living pressures and a reduction in business travel has led to domestic travel stagnating in the last few years.
The runway will be lengthened to allow larger aircraft, including Virgin Australia’s existing 737-800 service to Perth, to operate at full capacity. Currently, the 737 is limited to 146 passengers during the wet season and 158 during the dry season.
Across Australia, a combination of cost-of-living pressures and a reduction in business travel has led to domestic travel stagnating in the last few years.