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QantasLink is expanding its use of the A220-300 in Coffs Harbour, with a second route to see the new jet in the coming months.
The regional jet will serve Coffs Harbour on Sydney services starting in late October, having launched on the Melbourne route in October last year. At the same time, QantasLink will also increase its Sydney–Coffs Harbour return flights from 24 to 26 per week.
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“Following the successful introduction of the A220 on the Coffs Harbour to Melbourne services, we’re thrilled to be bringing the A220 to the Sydney-Coffs Harbour connection, providing improved capacity, comfort and efficiency for our customers on this popular route,” QantasLink chief executive Rachel Yangoyan said.
“This, coupled with the reinstatement of two vital weekly services, underscores our commitment to supporting the Coffs Harbour community and facilitating seamless travel connections.”
According to Qantas, the changes will provide “greater flexibility and capacity for travellers” to and from Coffs Harbour.
“Qantas’ new A220 aircraft accommodates 137 passengers compared to the Q400’s 74 passengers, and features David Caon-designed interiors, with custom-designed leather seats featuring increased pitch and width, increased overhead compartment storage for carry-on items, ambient LED lighting and minimised cabin noise compared to previous generation aircraft,” the airline said.
“The A220 will initially operate the final evening flight as QF1507 from Coffs Harbour on Mondays and Tuesdays, transitioning to operate the second service of the day as QF1503 from Wednesdays through to Saturdays.”
QantasLink currently serves Coffs Harbour to Melbourne and Sydney, Rex to Sydney, and Link Airways to Brisbane. It was briefly a Bonza destination before the low-cost carrier’s collapse, but was one of the first airports to be dropped in a route reshuffle in mid-2023.
“The A220 provides an incredible 71,000 seats annually between the two destinations, an increase of 20 per cent on current capacity, with flights arriving in Melbourne in time for dinner. This is a proactive step towards greater regional connectivity,” Frank Mondello, general manager of Coffs Harbour Airport, said when the A220s launched on the Melbourne route last year.
“Coffs Harbour is only the second regional city in Australia to be serviced by the Qantas A220 and will provide a boost for regional tourism ahead of summer. We are grateful to Qantas for their ongoing support to help us connect our community and make it much easier for people to explore our beautiful Coffs Coast region.”
QantasLink now has seven A220s in service out of a total order of 29 aircraft, with the most recent, VH-X4G, having arrived in Australia in May.
