Exert from the local Advocate News Paper
After 15 years "the flying kangaroo" will bring a domestic route back to Burnie.
But the news that Qantas will operate a daily service between Melbourne and Burnie from June 21 has received a lukewarm response from the chamber of commerce.
Announcing the return of the route, QantasLink CEO John Gissing
said the move reflected a "growing demand for travel within Australia".
But Business Northwest's tourism spokesman Justin McErlain said that while the move may bring more competitive pricing to the Coast, "the question will be how long they stay".
Mr McErlain said Qantas's move will put "immense pressure" on Rex Airlines, which is currently the only carrier on the Burnie to Melbourne route, as it works to expand its operations to become a national carrier.