QF to Palau

[tcasfail]

Looks like QF has picked up the Australian government funding for flights to Palau for the next year.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Looks like QF has picked up the Australian government funding for flights to Palau for the next year.

Source?

Au Govt 06 May 2024 New flight route between Australia and Palau

Australia and Palau are partnering together to expand connectivity in the Pacific with a new non-stop flight service between Brisbane, Australia and Koror, Palau.

The Palau Paradise Express, operated by Nauru Airlines, will be a direct flight between Australia and Palau and will help create new opportunities for regional tourism and trade. <snip>

Edit

<snip>
The first Palau Paradise Express flight departs in May.

Nauru Airlines will operate the flight until 31 October 2024. Eligible Australian, Pacific, and Asian airlines will be invited to participate in a limited tender to operate the route through October 2025.
<snip>

Not much of a win!
Suspect heavily subsidised by AU tax payer

 

[justinbrett]

Source?

Au Govt 06 May 2024 New flight route between Australia and Palau

That was only a six month deal, with the new tender for a further 12 months.

So if this is correct QF will have it from Nov 24 until Oct 25.

 

[tcasfail]

Source?

Standing Offer Notice View - SON4095778: AusTender

AusTender provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans and contracts awarded.

www.tenders.gov.au

 

[justinbrett]

Not much of a win!
Suspect heavily subsidised by AU tax payer

As the attachment states, it’s actually part of the foreign aid budget.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Must be part of the efforts to increase Australian influence in the Pacific.