News Brief
Summary
Residents in regional Western Australia are concerned about potential airfare price increases as the government’s capped airfare scheme’s future details remain unclear beyond its scheduled end in June 2026.
Key Points
- Scheme Details: The Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme currently caps one-way flights to Perth at $199 (under 1,000km) or $299 (over 1,000km).
- Current Concern: Residents booking flights for after June 2026 are seeing prices jump significantly (e.g., Karratha return flights over $1,000 vs. current ~$600).
- Government Stance: Transport Minister Rita Saffioti confirms the scheme will continue past 2026 but has not confirmed if prices will remain capped at current levels.
- Resident Impact: The scheme is vital for travel, with residents fearing unaffordable costs for essential trips like family care.
- Price Adjustment: A former mayor suggests a small inflationary increase might be acceptable, but a large jump would be detrimental.
新闻简报
总结
由于西澳大利亚州的区域机票上限计划在2026年6月到期后的具体细节尚不明确，该州偏远地区的居民担心机票价格可能上涨。
关键点
- 计划详情： 区域机票上限计划目前将前往珀斯的单程机票价格上限设定为199澳元（1000公里以内）或299澳元（1000公里以上）。
- 当前担忧： 居民预订2026年6月之后的航班时，发现价格大幅上涨（例如，卡拉萨往返珀斯的机票超过1000澳元，而目前约为600澳元）。
- 政府立场： 交通部长Rita Saffioti确认该计划将在2026年后继续实施，但未确认价格是否会维持在当前上限水平。
- 居民影响： 该计划对居民出行至关重要，他们担心探望家人等必要旅行的费用将变得难以承受。
- 价格调整： 一位前市长表示，小幅度的通胀调整或许可以接受，但大幅涨价将带来严重后果。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-04/wa-regional-airfare-price-rise-fears-as-cap-scheme-unclear/105967146