A 11th March media release from Australian Prime minister's office read like,
“The new Tourism Aviation Network Support (TANS) Program will give Australians clear incentives to travel to key domestic tourism areas,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.“Discounts will be offered on tens of thousands of fares per week across an initial 13 key tourism regions.
“We’re working with airlines to increase the number of flights to these tourism areas – giving travellers the flexibility needed when organising dream holidays to destinations such as Tropical North Queensland and Kangaroo Island.
Now, the new $1.2 billion support package from the Morrison Government is proving to be boon for tourism and air travel industry ! Around 600,000 half-price flights have been sold in just three weeks time.
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Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says the mass uptake of cheap domestic holiday trips is a big win for the aviation industry, with carriers "now doing a roaring trade".
"Australians are taking trips in large numbers with airlines reporting sales dwarfing previous records - our aviation industry is in a remarkable position compared to where it was just one year ago," Mr McCormack said in a statement on Sunday.
"The proof is there in the sky today, as we see Qantas, Virgin, Rex and so many other smaller airlines flying proudly, carrying Australians to their dream holidays."
Last month, Australian government had announced 800,000 half-priced flights to a number of destinations across the country, those can be purchased between 1 April and 31 July, for travel through to the end of September.
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Australians accepted the offer and bulk of the tickets have been sold , but the complain is government choosing the locations of the discounted flights, which should have been allowed to the travellers to decide.
Trade Minister Dan Tehan said on Sunday the government was making the right investments at the right time to help Australia's economic recovery.
"More than seventy-five per cent of our half-priced tickets have been sold and the rest will go like hot cakes," he said.
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