LCC’s can stimulate a new market, just look at Ryanair or EasyJet….
But, and this is a massive but….Australia is not Europe - average flights are not 60 mins, 20 minute turnarounds are a challenge at most airports and there are few ‘own brand’ airports near major cities, such as Avalon desperate to cut a deal.
So I think you just exploded your first statement, a $20 fare in Australia still leaves you in Australia, probably the same state.
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