Inverell has joined the growing list of small towns in the North West region with a working airport, with airline Fly Corporate announcing weekday Brisbane flights to commence from September 13 this year.
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Moree is a key part of the route, with the return service to stop over in the town.
Fly Corporate sales manager Geoff Woodham said it was a very exciting day.
“It’s been a lot of hard work for the council, Fly Corporate and also the business leaders group to make sure that this is a viable option for the community and the surrounding towns,” he said.
Currently operating services from Brisbane to Armidale, Biloela (Thangool), Coffs Harbour, Moree, Narrabri, Orange and Tamworth, Mr Woodham said Fly Corporate had extensive experience working with rural areas.
Neil Eigeland, convenor of the Inverell Air Services Working Group (IASWG) said it was “great news”, noting that it was hard for small towns to get slots in Sydney or Brisbane.
“It is encouraging that Fly Corporate has recognised Inverell’s potential and decided to be part of the growth occurring in the town”, he said.
When can I book a flight?
Tickets are on sale from 1pm Wednesday, July 5 at www.flycorporate.com.au or through travel agents.
Prices start from $139 for one-way all-inclusive web deal fares. The service offers 24/7 online booking, and can also be contacted through reservations@flycorporate.com.au or on 1300 851 269.
The schedule will offer direct weekday morning flights from Brisbane to Inverell with a return service to Brisbane via Moree. The service will operate Monday through Friday.
Naomi Shumack
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
