Expressions of Interest for passenger air service to be considered

MEDIA RELEASE 13 May 2022

Council will consider calling for Expressions of Interest from passenger airlines to continue an air service between Bathurst and Sydney at an ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 18 May.

Mayor Robert Taylor said Rex Express has been the Regular Public Transport (RPT) air service provider between Bathurst and Sydney and has provided a high service to the community for many years.

“Unfortunately, Covid has severely impacted on passenger numbers on this route, as it has most routes throughout Australia,” he said.

“Rex has indicated it is unlikely to continue the service once the Federal Government financial support to regional carriers ends.”

Interest remains from business, health and tourist sectors for a return to a daily RPT service and is perceived as necessary for Bathurst to identify as an important regional destination.