Airnorth launches new service between Alice Springs and Perth

The Darwin-based airline will operate three services per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on their E170 aircraft, adding nearly 12,000 inbound seats into Western Australia each year.

Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti: 

"We are thrilled to welcome yet another direct connection to Western Australia, this time linking Alice Springs and Perth.

"Introducing new domestic services between highly sought-after interstate tourism spots such as Perth and Alice Springs opens up additional opportunities for us to entice visitors from other parts of the country.

“The WA Government is proud to work with Perth Airport and Airnorth to increase aviation connectivity between the Northen Territory and Western Australia."

Comments attributed to Airnorth Chief Executive Officer Daniel Bowden

“Celebrating over 45 years in aviation, Airnorth is delighted to continue expanding its network from Western Australia.

“The new route offers customers more connectivity between Western Australia and the Northern Territory, just in time for the highly anticipated dry season.

“The Perth-Alice Springs route is serviced by the airline’s E170 aircraft which seats up to 76 passengers and adds nearly 24,000 seats to the market each year.”

Comments attributed to Perth Airport Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove:

“Airnorth will operate the new service three times per week out of T3 and will provide a new connection between Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

“Interstate visitation into Western Australia is an important component for our tourism sector and we are delighted to connect Perth and Western Australia to Alice Springs.

“The new route is supported by Perth Airport and the WA Government, and we thank the Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti for the Government’s continued commitment to growing aviation connections into Western Australia.”