Fly in, fly out charter operator Alliance said its ability to adapt planes for coronavirus has helped it to increase profits this financial year by $7 million.

The chief executive also reiterated an earlier pledge to offer $19 fares between Sydney and Melbourne when recreational flights resume.

Avalon Airport chief executive Justin Giddings has raised the idea that his airport could be one of just a handful to accept flights from New Zealand as flying slowly begins to resume.

The airline said, “Passengers will be denied boarding if they refuse to wear a mask except if there are exceptional reasons.”