The first regular passenger flights from Tasmania to King and Flinders Islands start later this month in a bid to help tourism operators struggling with COVID-19 travel restrictions, but some have labelled the price tag too steep.
The first regular passenger flights between mainland Tasmania and King and Flinders Islands will start operating by the end of the month to help businesses struggling with COVID-19 border closures.Business has been 'dire' for King Island tourism operators who rely 90 per cent on Victorians
The State Government has reached an agreement with the flight operator Sharp Airlines to underwrite flights at less than 70 per cent capacity.
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