Counting the costs

Regional airport operators are feeling the squeeze

Over the last 20 years traffic to regional New South Wales has grown, with a 221 per cent increase in passenger numbers. There are presently 26 regional centres serviced by six airlines across New South Wales.

It is widely recognised that beyond immediate contributions, the link between communities and the access to air services has helped transform the functioning of the NSW economy – strengthening and accelerating trade and social connections across the state, country and abroad.