Aussierotor, have to correct you on your fare search, this is what I found on the Virgin booking system,
Fair Fare Adult Web $69.00 AUD
Adult Phone $79.00 AUD
Fully Flexible Adult Web $199.00 AUD
Adult Phone $209.00 AUD
Tue, 01 Jun 04
Flight DJ 604
Operated by Virgin Blue 11:00 Depart Melbourne
12:00 Arrive Launceston
Fair Fare Adult Web $69.00 AUD
Adult Phone $79.00 AUD
Fully Flexible Adult Web $199.00 AUD
Adult Phone $209.00 AUD
Tue, 01 Jun 04
Flight DJ 610
found on the virgin web site
And this on the qantas web site!
Flights Out
Melbourne to Launceston - Tue 01 Jun 04 Morning - Lowest available > Change your search
Select Fare Type Price * Flight From To Duration Aircraft
Super Saver
$117
adult QF1023 Melbourne
11:35 Launceston
12:35 1h00mn
737-300 also fly from Melbourne to Launceston. Visit jetstar.com
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