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Old 21st Jun 2017, 08:52
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Originally Posted by morno
But even when they were operating 737's that were getting emptier with the mining downturn, there was never any 'cheap' fares like you would expect.

Charging exhorbinant airfares just because people have little choice is ethically wrong. Why should they be penalised for living in remote parts of the country?

morno
You speak like they are a Government department. ?
The Airlines are there to make money, end of story.
Real Estate costs in the regions is a fraction of that in Sydney, transport costs are greater.
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