Qantas Group reaffirms commitment to 4 Queensland airports

Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa are all served by mainline Qantas flights, with all four airports seeing either year-round or seasonal QantasLink services; Jetstar also serves both Gold Coast and Townsville.

“As an airline born in outback Queensland more than 100 years ago, we understand the importance of aviation to this state,” said QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan.

“Together Qantas and Jetstar fly to 23 ports around the state, helping Queenslanders get to where they need to be and bringing in millions of tourists each year.

“Along with our fleet investment, this new deal will enable us to continue to grow our presence across some of our most important Queensland destinations.”

Queensland Airports Limited CEO Amelia Evans said more than 82 million Qantas and Jetstar passengers have passed through the four airports in the past two decades, and that QAL and Qantas are committed to serving regional Queensland.

“Creating valuable connections for the regions in which we operate is central to our organisational vision, and airline partnerships like this are key to achieving our collective goals,” Evans said.

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“The Qantas Group has been operating services from QAL’s four ports for decades, providing an essential lifeline for regional and remote communities, facilitating positive economic and social outcomes.

“Australia’s geographic isolation makes it even more critical for us to foster strong domestic and international partnerships. Agreements like this are pivotal in ensuring that we not only meet the rising demand for domestic travel but also continue to re-establish global connections.”

Gold Coast Airport in July marked its best-ever financial year for domestic traffic. The airport saw 5.6 million domestic travellers in 2023–24, up more than 210,000 on the previous high-water mark, as well as 706,000 international travellers; Sydney and Melbourne routes to the Gold Coast were among the five busiest in the country.