YOUR SAY: Grounding of Qantas flights bad move
ANOTHER blow to Hervey Bay tourism.
This was the reaction from a community member after being let down by the news direct QantasLink flights between Sydney and Hervey Bay will be permanently cancelled due to a lack of passengers.
Jen Hill said it was another blow to the tourism industry.
Reader poll
What do you think about the grounding of Qantas flights from Hervey Bay?
This poll ended on 19 July 2016.
Current Results
I think it is disappointing the flights have been grounded
29%
I am in favour of the move as the flights were too expensive
22%
I hope a new direct and more affordable service is brought in to replace it
48%
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
"No bus services (Not that takes you everywhere) and now no direct flights from Sydney, we need to encourage people here," Jen said.
STORY: Qantas permanently grounds all Sydney to Hervey Bay flights
Bree Schultz was disappointed by the news.
"Qantas is the only one who will freight animals from Hervey Bay now and direct flights are much easier on them," Bree said.
Sherry Williamson there are still Sydney flights once a day, seven days a week just not with Qantas, only Virgin
Deanne Wetherell said she flies Virgin direct to Sydney quite often and hasn't had a problem with them.
Sandy Taylor's grandchildren have been flying this route and she says the flights have been full every time.
"This is ridiculous," Sandy said.
Suzanne Robi said it was a shame.
"Surely they can run it once a week," she said.
Vicki Elizabeth Avcin believes if pricing was more competitive more travellers would have used the service.
Sophie Martin suggested new services that won't cost a fortune.
