JQ begins selling MEL-BQB (Busselton WA)

[Catweazle]

Yes, I too think it has great potential and my preference would be for BQB over PER anyday (and OOL over BNE for that matter).

 

[Catweazle]

Looks like this route has been pushed back, possibly not taking off until November.

That said, they are still keen as anything to make this a go ahead. It'll certainly work in the long run once things get back up in the air: Busselton Margaret River Airport transformed and ready for Jetstar flights

We have BQB – MEL booked for October. Maybe we'll end up on a PER flight, but we'll wait and see yet. It's too far off to make decisions...

 

[jrfsp]

First flight landed today! Was sold out, all pax received $100 voucher on arrival towards local tourist attractions.

 

[Catweazle]

Hooray! We might book for 2023 then...

 

[Daver6]

Families rejoice as first direct flight between Melbourne and Margaret River touches down

The first flight linking Busselton directly with Melbourne arrives, almost 1,000 days after the flights were first announced. The new route is expected to generate $40 million for the local economy.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Blackswan]

Departed 78 mins late, but will only arrive 30 mins late (at the moment).

 

[Saab34]

Looks like first day teething problems trying to get a full load out. Few photos on socials with checkin queues snaking outside the tiny shed terminal and down the road, and that was after the flight was due to depart.

 

[jrfsp]

Busselton Jetty Train To Be Replaced By Tram To Accomodate Melbourne Arrivals | The Bell Tower Times

Tourism WA has wasted no time making Busso “Melbourne friendly” after direct flights between the two cities commenced yesterday.

www.thebelltowertimes.com

didnt take long

 

[FishFood]

I'm looking forward to catching this flight the next time I go to Melbourne, I'll catch the train from Perth to Bunbury, then the connecting bus to Busselton. Maybe I'll go MEL - PER on the return leg though