Qantaslink services between Brisbane and Hervey Bay began this week offering passengers improved levels of comfort and in-flight services not previously offered on the route. Qantaslink will operate 32 services a week between the two cities with the route to be serviced by the 36-seater Dash 8 twin-turbo prop aircraft.
Qantaslink regional services general manager Elsa D'Alessio said the carrier was excited to be servicing the Brisbane-Hervey Bay route. "We will offer more than 56,000 seats on services between Brisbane and Hervey Bay each year, but more importantly, we offer a more comfortable service for passengers through our Dash 8 aircraft," Ms D'Alessio said. ''The Dash 8 is quieter than the aircraft previously servicing this route and we will offer an on-board restroom, full &tanding height cabin, services for passengers confined to wheelchairs and food and refreshments.
''The legroom on the Dash 8 is equivalent to that of a Boeing 737 and flight time between Brisbane and Hervey Bay is just 45 minutes." Ms D'Alessio said other benefits for passengers included seamless transition of bagg-dge to the Brisbane domestic and international terminals for connecting Qantas flights as well as Qantas Club and frequent flyer services. Hervey Bay City Council manager Tourism and Economic Development Larry Monk said passengers would welcome the extra inflight capabilities offered by Qantaslink. "Qantaslink is honouring tickets previously purchased through Sunshine Express which is an advantage and the Dash 8 aircraft do offer more comfort than the Metroliner preViously servicing the route," Mr Monk said. 'We welcome Qantaslink to the city and look forward to a prosperous future together'
Hervey Bay Independent
October 6 2006
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