QantasLink
Enjoy the award winning service of QantasLink, named Regional Airline of the Year for 2012.*
Formerly Airlink, Eastern Australia Airlines and Sunstate Airlines, QantasLink is now Australia's largest regional airline, operating over 2,000 flights each week to 56+ destinations across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
We also operate flights to destinations throughout regional Western Australia through our charter service provider, Network Aviation.
Fly QantasLink and you'll enjoy:
- Qantas Frequent Flyer points.^
- Access to Qantas Club lounges.^
- Seamless connection to your domestic and international flights.
- Convenient 24/7 online booking.
- Easy online check-in.
- Baggage checked for Qantas domestic and international connections.
Book your QantasLink flight now.
Flights
From beach to bush to city, QantasLink operates to 56+ metropolitan and regional destinations across Australia and Papua New Guinea. View the QantasLink timetable now to find out where you could go.
Looking for inspiration for your next holiday? Why not check out the latest destinations across regional Australia from our correspondents at Travel Insider?
Our fleet
We're expanding our service in regional Australia.
At 1 October 2011, the Regional Airlines Group operated 66 aircraft, of which QantasLink operated 57 aircraft including:
- 11 Boeing 717-200,
- 21 Bombardier Dash 8 (200)/ Dash 8 (Q300) and
- 25 Bombardier Dash 8 (Q400) turboprop aircraft.
An additional two B717-200 jets are on order for delivery early 2012 and a further three Q400 next gen aircraft for delivery from mid 2012.
Network Aviation operate nine aircraft, two F100 jets and seven Embraer E120 turboprop aircraft, with an additional 10 F100 jets planned for delivery from late 2011.
Boeing 717
QantasLink has 11 x Boeing 717-200, 115 seat aircraft operating on routes in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and North Queensland.
The aircraft are being operated by National Jet Systems as part of an ongoing agreement.
Bombardier Q400
QantasLink has announced that it has entered into a contract with Bombardier for the purchase of seven new Next Generation Q400 aircraft for its QantasLink regional operations.
The decision will see QantasLink expand its Q400 fleet from 21 to 28 aircraft and increase the total turboprop fleet to 49 aircraft and represents an additional A$250 million investment in regional operations that will allow QantasLink to increase capacity on existing routes and investigate further network growth opportunities.
Delivery of the first NextGen aircraft was taken in February 2011 and as of 1 October 2011 a total of 4 NextGen Aircraft had been delivered. The NextGen Q400 aircraft features include upgraded cabin interiors and larger overhead compartments.
Flying at 360 knots, the Q400 operates at jet-like speed giving QantasLink the ability to increase capacity and reduce flight times.
Affiliate Airlines
QantasLink commenced codeshare services with Airnorth from Kununurra to Darwin, Broome and Perth in September 2007, and with Alliance Airlines from Adelaide to Olympic Dam in November 2007.
When flying with Affiliate Airlines you'll enjoy:
- Through baggage check for convenient connections with Qantas domestic services.#
- Access to the Qantas worldwide reservations system.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer points.^
- E-ticket availability from most ports.
QantasLink maintains relationships with several smaller regional airlines including:
Affiliate Airline fares can be booked in Australia through Qantas on 13 13 13, elsewhere contact your local Qantas office.
Regional Sponsorship
The Regional Airlines Group provides direct employment for more than 1,300 people in metropolitan and regional centres, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, Mildura, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney and Tamworth.
Sponsorship of events and the promotion of tourism demonstrates QantasLink's commitment to rural and regional Australia and the airline works closely with other parts of the Qantas Group to promote regional and destination tourism within Australia and overseas.
QantasLink's support for community, cultural, educational and sporting events, festivals and conferences, includes:
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QantasLink is proud to be a Diamond partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). For more information visit qantas.com/pinklink.
+ Includes seasonal services and codeshare services operated by other airlines.
^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem points. Join online now. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Qantas Frequent Flyers will earn at least 1,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points for every eligible one way Qantas Economy flight.
# Subject to Through Check agreement.
