Sharp Airlines To End Melbourne - Griffith Flights
The decline of ultra marginal regional routes in Australia continues as Sharp Airlines ends its Melbourne - Griffith service on March 31.
Andrew Curran
Lead Journalist - Australasia - A Masters level education and appetite for travel combines to make Andrew an incredible aviation brain with decades of insight behind him. Working closely with airlines including Qantas and Virgin Australia, Andrew’s first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Australian airlines adds exciting depth and color to his work and sees him providing commentary to ABC News and more. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
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