Alliance Airlines to introduce additional flight between Brisbane and Norfolk Island

Alliance Airlines is to introduce an additional mid-week flight from Brisbane to Norfolk Island from Wednesday 17th September, providing new opportunities for short-break holidays to the increasingly popular destination.

Alliance Managing Director Mr Scott McMillan said the new service, will enable travellers to take holidays of three & four night stays, for which there is high demand.

The airline currently offers Saturday and Sunday departures to Norfolk Island from Brisbane and Sydney, using quiet and comfortable Fokker 100 twinjets.

The Wednesday flight, departing mid-morning, is also perfect for passengers connecting from interstate capitals, or travelling from within South-East Queensland or Northern NSW. 

"Norfolk Island is a unique destination with a fascinating history and boasts some great activities for short stay professionals," said Mr McMillan. "It is  populated largely by descendants of The Bounty, and has evolved from one of Australia's most infamous penal colonies to a holiday resort with great beaches, its own language, tax free and GST-free shopping.

"In addition to its historic attractions and quaint local customs, Norfolk Island has broad market appeal with adventure activities including golf, fishing, surfing, scuba diving, wind-surfing and hiking. Visitors can also  explore Norfolk's rolling hills and native bush from horseback or mountain bike. Many of the tracks include breath-taking views.

"Our new midweek flights, together with the recent completion of quality coastal villas and hinterland lodges, will enable more tourists to visit the  island, and bring added price competition. We will work closely with leading tour wholesalers, to offer very attractive holiday deals."

The new Wednesday flight will depart Brisbane International Airport at 10.30am each Wednesday from 17th September, arriving on the island just over two hours later at 2.15pm local and leaving time to explore the island after checking in at accommodation. 

The return flight will leave Norfolk Island at 3.00pm on Wednesdays, arriving in Brisbane at 4.00pm - in good time to connect with late afternoon or evening flights to interstate cities or regional Queensland.

The new flights are also expected to provide much needed additional cargo and mail capacity.