QANTAS TO TAKE OFF TO BYRON BAY

Byron Bay

Qantas will make it even easier to travel to Byron Bay and the New South Wales north coast, with flights from Sydney to Ballina now available for the first time in 15 years.

A daily return flight will commence from 29 March 2020 adding more than 36,000 seats on the route each year.

Qantas Domestic CEO Andrew David said demand for premium travel to the region was increasing and the new flights would give travellers even more choice.

“Byron Bay continues to be an incredibly popular destination for holidaymakers of all types. We’ve seen more and more luxury hotels established in recent years and we think it’s the right time for Qantas to again fly directly to Ballina,” Mr David said.

NSW Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said this was a fantastic opportunity for visitors to enjoy one of the State’s most popular regions.

“NSW’s far north coast offers incredible beaches, world-class produce and seafood, and a lifestyle that is the envy of many, so it’s great that Qantas is making it even easier for visitors to explore Ballina and beyond,” Minister Ayres said.

“Now is the perfect time to escape the city and support regional NSW by staying local and buying local, giving the tourism industry in these communities a welcome boost.”