LOCALS will once again be able to fly directly from Tamworth to Brisbane after Qantas announced flights would resume later this month.
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The airline giant made the announcement on Monday afternoon, with flights to take off from Tamworth within a fortnight.
From November 12, Qantas will operate three flights a week out of Tamworth Airport to the Queensland capitol, while also flying from Newcastle to Brisbane once-a-day from November 3.
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A Qantas spokesperson said the easing of border restrictions between Queensland and regional NSW had paved the way for the services to resume.
"While Friday's borders announcement was not the one our people, the tourism industry or travellers had been waiting for, we're pleased to be able to add some more flights back into our schedule," the spokesperson said.
"This increased flying helps get more of our people back into the air, maintain travel options for regional communities and drive much-needed tourism."
The NVI understands Qantas will offer its service to Brisbane on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Currently, limited flights operate from Tamworth to Sydney in the wake of the pandemic and travel restrictions.
In December last year, Qantas announced it would begin flying direct from Tamworth to Brisbane from March 29 this year.
However, the plans were scrapped due to the outbreak of the pandemic.
The Qantas spokesperson said the easing of restrictions would also allow for flights between Port Macquarie and Brisbane to begin on November 18.
"We expect the new flights to Port Macquarie will be popular with Queensland travellers looking to visit the beautiful coastal town so we're pleased the easing of travel restrictions has made this possible," the spokesperson said.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
