Daily flights between Coffs Harbour and Brisbane are set to take off in April.
Regional airline Fly Corporate yesterday made the announcement of a 7.15am flight to Brisbane and 5.30pm return flight.
The 60 minute trip is timed to allow locals to complete a full business day in Brisbane before returning home.
Flights on the 34 seat Saab 340B Plus aircraft will depart Coffs Harbour Monday to Saturday and Brisbane Sunday to Friday from April 11.
Fly Corporate CEO Andrew Major said an increase in the Fly Corporate network was an exciting development in the company’s business strategy.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the staff at Coffs Harbour City Council in developing plans to introduce the service,” Mr Major said.
“We are extremely pleased to be able to provide this service connecting Coffs Harbour and Brisbane and we hope that both communities get behind it and support it.”
Coffs Harbour mayor Councillor Denise Knight said the new partnership was great news for the city.
“Council and the community have been seeking a new regular service between here and Brisbane for a long time and I’m sure this announcement will receive a very warm welcome from the local business sector and further afield,” Cr Knight said.
Coffs Harbour City Council’s airport manager Dennis Martin said the partnership will boost key business markets for both the airline and Coffs Harbour.
“Fly Corporate’s arrival in Coffs Harbour gives the city and the wider region a valuable new travel link,” Mr Martin said.
“More importantly, the company has a flight timetable that is appealing for business travel because it allows for passengers to get to and from Brisbane and have the day to conduct their business.
“That’s tremendously important for potential growth and economic development.”
Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce president George Cecato said the Chamber has supported Coffs Harbour City Council, and in particular their airport manager Denis Martin, in lobbying for a regular Coffs Harbour to Brisbane service, and the result is great news.
Tickets are now available for purchase at www.flycorporate.com.au.