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Skywest announces Geraldton & Carnarvon to Karratha service

Skywest Airlines announced today that it will commence flights from Geraldton & Carnarvon to Karratha.

The service will commence 01 April 2009, and will operate 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s.

Skywest Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Paul Daff, said the Geraldton/Carnarvon to Karratha service was an exciting new chapter for Western Australian aviation. 

“The new service will provide the growing Pilbara region with an invaluable link to the Mid West and Gascoyne. It will facilitate convenient access for people travelling between the three regions, further highlighting Skywest’s continued commitment to regional Western Australia.” Mr Daff said.

The Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls welcomed the new service. “I congratulate Skywest on their continued efforts to provide services across regional Western Australia.  The connecting flights between Geraldton/Carnarvon and Karratha is a step forward and will assist in the development of the mid west, Gascoyne and Pilbara regions.”

The service will operate three times a week, using a 46-seater Fokker 50 turbo prop air aircraft.

To launch the new service, Skywest is offering one way fares starting from $178 between Geraldton and Karratha and from $146 between Carnarvon and Karratha.  Bookings can be made via the website at skywest.com.au or by calling 1300 66 00 88 or visiting a travel agent.

Schedule from 01 April is as follows:

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