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The WA government is looking to fill the tourism gap left behind by the end of Jetstar Asia’s Broome–Singapore services with thousands of discounted flights.
More than 4,000 subsidised seats will be available on Virgin Australia flights from Perth to Broome and on Nexus Airlines services from Geraldton, Karratha and Port Hedland to Broome, adding to 16,400 discounted airfares already available through the 2025 Affordable Airfares Program.
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The move by the state government follows the news that Jetstar Asia will be shuttered from the end of this month, ending an A320 service that linked Broome to Singapore.
“Broome is one of WA’s most iconic and beloved destinations, and these additional discounted flights will drive even more visitors to the Kimberley, providing a much-needed tourism boost,” said WA Tourism Minister Reece Whitby.
“While it was disappointing that the Jetstar Asia Broome to Singapore flights were cancelled, we’re reinforcing our commitment to enhancing our State’s regional connections.
“These discounts are yet another example of how we’re supporting regional tourism and diversifying our economy, and I encourage anyone thinking of heading to Broome to make that booking a reality to enjoy the fantastic Kimberley region of our State.”
Qantas blamed “rising supplier costs, high airport fees and intensified competition in the region” for the shock move to axe Jetstar Asia that will result in 500 roles being removed, but insisted the aircraft would help support its domestic fleet renewal program.
Jetstar Asia, which began operations in 2004, will continue to fly for the remainder of the month on a progressively reduced schedule, before its final day of flying on 31 July.
Qantas has insisted the decision will not affect Jetstar Airways’ domestic and international operations in Australia and New Zealand, or Jetstar Japan.
The news also comes as the WA government’s Regional Airfare Zone Cap (RAZC) passes a milestone of more than half a million seats flown.
The scheme, which has seen a total of 543,747 capped airfares since its implementation in July 2022, was earlier this year extended into June 2026. It has so far seen a commitment of more than $109 million in government funding.
Run by the WA government in partnership with Airnorth, Nexus, Qantas, Rex, Skippers Aviation and Virgin, RAZC caps regional fares to and from Perth at either $199 or $299. The government pays airlines part of the difference in the fares, though exact amounts are commercial in confidence.
