Coffs Harbour welcomes Qantas Boeing 737
Coffs Harbour Airport (CHA) has welcomed the first of Qantas’ Boeing 737s, boosting capacity to the region for the summer season.
Services between Coffs Harbour and Sydney will now be operated by a mix of the 737s and current Q400s until April 2025 while Qantas begin training pilots for their new Q400 fleet.
The Qantas 737 adds capacity to the region with the larger aircraft offering 184 seats that will provide a boost to the region over the holiday period and into the New Year.
CHA General Manager Frank Mondello said while the change was temporary, it would offer a short-term boost.
“It’s exciting to see a 737 touchdown in Coffs Harbour once again,” Mr Mondello said.
“The aircraft will now operate on the Sydney route until April 2025, before services return to the Q400 full-time.
“The change will provide more options for both business and leisure travellers, uplifting seats in time for the school holidays helping to better connect family, friends, and loved ones.
“While the change is only temporary, we thank Qantas for their support of our region and remain committed to improving regional connectivity.”
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said: “The peak summer season capacity increase between Coffs and Sydney adds to the regeneration of our air travel connections which suffered a significant setback during the initial Covid outbreak.”
“The 737 service has the potential to significantly enhance both business and tourism travel between Sydney and Coffs Harbour as a premier North Coast destination.”
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