Australia’s 10 Domestic Airlines

1. Qantas

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Qantas Airways are the proud official flag bearers of the national flag of Australia. Also, having been flying the international waters successfully to and fro the Australian land, Qantas Airways is a popular choice of the domestic traveler. Alongside offering a host of exciting frequent-flyer miles and other loyalty program benefits and offers, Qantas Airways is a trustworthy name for its on-time departures and arrivals. It is one of the biggest airlines company in Australia according to the size of the fleet.

2. Virgin Australia

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Popularly known as the Virgin Australia, comes from the parent brand name Virgin Australia Airlines. Virgin Australia has emerged as one of the leading players in the domestic airway space. Despite being one of the most popular domestic low-cost airline providers, Virgin Australia still have some surprises packed for its flyers. Topping the charts in the count, in the list of complimentary items is tea, coffee and food that is served to all passengers on-board. Virgin Australia goes takes a notch above and even serve its passengers a selection of complimentary beverages to pick from- wine, beer and soft drinks, if flying in the evening hours between five to seven on weekdays. What more? Virgin Australia even offers you extra space at your seating with that extra legroom, priority screening and boarding.

3. Tigerair

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Tigerair, operating under the parent brand name Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd, is yet another low-cost air travel provider in the domestic airways space. In the quest of mitigating the threats posed by other low-cost airlines provider to win customer base in the domestic airline space, Tigerair too has been eyeing to provide exciting offers and benefits to its flyers. One such offer to attract customers is offering food services to all passengers inclusive in the cost of the flight ticket (Tigerbites). Besides the food services, Tigerair also gives you a wide range of in-flight entertainment options, even on domestic flights (Tigertainment) that one can avail both on mobile devices or laptops via WiFi.

4. Jetstar

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Jetstar is an airline service from the house of Qantas Airways and is headquartered in Melbourne. Jetstar is a low-cost airline provider from the national flag carrier- Qantas Airways, and was introduced to combat the threats posed by other low-cost airlines provider, such as- Virgin Atlantic, as price sensitive air travelers seemed to be getting swayed away from Qantas Airways to other budget airlines. Jetstar provides the minimal features for the travel and any add-on service such as meals on-board, baggage check-ins, etc. comes with an additional cost.

5. Regional Express (Rex)

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Regional Express airline is originally based in Mascot, New South Wales and is one of the country?s biggest regional airlines. Regional Express is known for reliable air travel coupled with its warm hospitality. It is committed to providing low costs tickets making the airline affordable and economical, alongside being sensitive to the environment and conscious of its efforts to being a socially and environmentally responsible corporate entity.

6. Air North

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Australia?s second longest running airline, Air North has been operating for over 40 years now. Since its inception in 1978, this airline has seen its share of transformation and upgrade in services.

Many might not know of the history of this airline which started by flying Cessna charter flights and later was opened to regular passengers for travel.? Following its initial years the airline made efforts to grab a strong foothold across North Australia, despite the difficult conditions, by servicing remote communities.

This airline which shares a corporate alliance with Qantas Airways, enjoys inclusion in Qantas frequent flyer program, collaborative marketing activities, e-ticketing etc.

7. Free Spirit Airline

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With a vision to make frequent travels to different places possible for more people Spirit Airline aims to operate in the low fare section by trying to figure out unique ways to provide affordable and a memorable experience to its passengers. The services are operated by Australasian Jet Pty Ltd with a wide variety of aircrafts like the Beechcraft Super King Air, Cessna 402 etc.

They have proudly named this as More Go and claim to be the youngest and the most fuel efficient airline. More go is seen as their initiative to give back to the society by mindfully investing their resources and stand out in their iconic and eye catchy yellow planes.

Founded in 2012, this airline has seen its own fate of ups and down. It provides its services to its passengers between the Essendon Airport, Melbourne to Merimbula Airport in New South Wales.

8. Fly Pelican

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This regional airline is based in Newcastle on the east coast of Australia. They operate regular passengers? services between; Newcastle-Canberra, Newcastle-Ballina, Newcastle-Dubbo, Canberra-Dubbo, Sydney-Mudgee, Sydney-Taree and Newcastle-Sydney. Maintaining strict airline standards, they are committed to providing a memorable flying experience to their customers and are known to regularly review their operations to maintain high standards. They also carry out air charter services and proudly own the Twin Turbo Prop. These along with its other aircrafts cater to the needs of its diverse customers and provides a seamless travel journey and experience.?

9. Alliance Airlines

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Alliance airlines is the largest national air charter operator for Australia?s resources Industry. It has been recognized to be the first among the airline operators to identify and focus on the need of making reliable and seamless aircraft charter services for workers in the resources industry.? Known to provide a cost-effective alternative to meet the resources industry employment needs, the airline?s dedication to its clients is also worth mentioning.

Alliance Airlines leads amongst all ?Fly in Fly out? air charter operators in Australia, provides tailored and customized travel experiences to its customers.

10. Fly Corporate

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The proud Autralian owned and operated local business serves the regional committees. Owned by?Corporate Air which is one of the largest established aviation service providers based in Australia, Fly corporate is known to deliver safe, reliable and high quality services making travel experience of its customers, a memorable and seamless one.

It operates between Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to New South Wales and Regional Queensland. Fly Corporate?s fleet consists of reliable and resource efficient 34 passenger seat Saab 340B Plus?and 19 passenger seat?Metro 23?turbo-prop aircraft. In line with Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations, the company holds an ?Airline? Air Operator?s Certificate (Domestic and International).

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