Residents across Western Australia's north hope the arrival of Nexus Airlines will see cheaper airfares and more reliability of services.
Ms Smith said that local connection allowed Nexus Airlines to be more accountable to residents.
"What was originally going to be a northern connection, Geraldton to Karratha — giving businesses in the Midwest access to the mining boom areas of the Pilbara — they've also simultaneously launched competitive flights to Perth," he said. Qantas has been operating on a reduced flight schedule in Geraldton since June last year due to staffing pressures.
"Getting to Perth at around 7:30am allows you to have a full day's work, provided you can make it for the 5pm home departure," he said.Mr McConachy said Nexus would make travel in regional WA easier and more accessible.
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