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Local Fare Scheme

Helping boost the local economy

The Local Fare Scheme is an airfare discount of up to $400* for return air travel administered through participating airlines and local Councils from selected airports in Cape York and the Torres Strait.

The scheme aims to improve the standard of living in remote parts of Far North Queensland by reducing the cost of air travel to and from selected airports for eligible residents. Through financial assistance, the scheme allows eligible residents to move around more frequently, enabling social and recreational benefits that in turn will help boost the local economy.

Eligible residents are those who can demonstrate they have lived locally for a minimum of 3 years. To redeem the airfare discount, residents must apply for a Letter of Eligibility through their local Council. Airfares booked under the scheme must be booked through a local ticketing agent.

Click Here to access the Queensland Government’s website for more information on the Local Fare Scheme.

Download BLT-Qantas Confirmation and Collection Statement (pdf) Download BLT Local Fare Scheme Booking Form (pdf)

BLT – QANTAS Local Fare Scheme Booking Form


Local Fare Conditions

  • Residents must apply for a Letter of Eligibility through their local Council before booking discounted fares under the Local Fare Scheme.
  • Up to $400^ discount for return travel; up to $200^ discount is applied to each one way fare, minimum fare payable is $99^ each way, plus booking fees.
  • Return Travel must be booked
  • Discounted airfares under the scheme are only available through Business & Leisure Travel (BLT)
  • Discount applies at the airline’s discretion.
  • Discount cannot be applied to entry level airfares or tactical sale fares.
  • Fare rules are in accordance with the fare type booked, set by Qantas/Qantaslink.
  • Cannot be used in conjunction with any other government travel subsidy.
  • Only for use on scheduled air services to selected communities in Cape York and the Torres Strait.
  • Cannot be used on charter services.
  • Transport and Main Roads can change any aspect of the scheme at any time, including but not limited to discount amount, community scope, seat availability and eligibility requirements.

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