Department of Transport

Intrastate air services

The current intrastate aviation framework regulates air services to 15 regional airports and monitors air services to 11 deregulated airports.

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About intrastate air services

Under the current intrastate aviation framework which commenced on 28 February 2011, previously deregulated air services were retained and a Request for Proposal process was used to select providers of regulated intrastate air services and identify whether more routes could be opened to competition.

The outcome of the 2011 air services review is outlined in the table below.

Perth / Albany

  • Skywest Airlines
  • Skywest offers special fares for residents and additional services via Busselton to Albany and via Ravensthorpe to Esperance.

Perth / Esperance

  • Skywest Airlines
  • Skywest offers special fares for residents and additional services via Busselton to Albany and via Ravensthorpe to Esperance.

Perth / Leonora / Laverton

  • Skippers Aviation
  • Skippers was the preferred proponent on this route.

Perth / Wiluna / Leinster

  • Skippers Aviation
  • Skippers was the preferred proponent on this route.

Perth / Meekatharra / Mt Magnet

  • Skippers Aviation
  • Skippers was the preferred proponent on this route.

Perth / Monkey Mia /Carnarvon

  • Skippers Aviation
  • Skippers offers services to Carnarvon with some flights via Geraldton using aircraft with up to 50 seats and without subsidy.

Perth / Exmouth (Learmonth)

  • QantasLink
  • Skywest Airlines
  • The two airlines operate in competition with minimal Government interference.

Broome / Derby / Fitzroy Crossing / Halls Creek

  • Skippers Aviation
  • As of 23 January 2013, Skippers has commenced operations on this route until 1 November 2013.

Charter services on all Regular Public Transport (RPT) air routes continue to be limited to one service per client per calendar week (Monday to Sunday).

Applications to provide charter services above this limit of one service per client per calendar week is to be made to the Department of Transport using the application form. Additional charter services may be approved by the Minister if it is demonstrated that they will:

  • not undermine the current RPT service; and
  • provide a benefit to the community.


More information


Regulated Air Services in Western Australia - 1 February 2013 KB

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