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Ballina airport enforces strict measures to protect locals

The airport has enforced stringent measures due to Sydney COVID-19 outbreak.

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22nd Dec. 2020 8:12 AM

Ballina Airport is employing strict COVID-19 measures to protect the community. Photo Jay Cronan / The Northern Star

TAKING OFF: Ballina getting more flights from Sydney

The Northern Rivers is emerging as the destination of choice during the warmer months

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30th Oct. 2020 9:10 AM

Virgin Airlines has increased its flights to Ballina Airport.

More flights expected to arrive into Ballina soon

THE Dubbo to Ballina route has been extended after a successful trial period.

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07th Oct. 2020 11:10 AM

The first flight from Dubbo arrives at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

Virgin’s return makes Ballina the second busiest airport

DESPITE the pandemic, Ballina’s aiport is still busy, and looks set to grow “exponentially”.

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08th July 2020 1:07 PM

RETURN: Virgin Airlines returned to the runways of Ballina Airport on Tuesday.

FLYING HIGH: Ballina now the second-busiest airport in NSW

THE airport also currently has more airlines to more destinations on more days of the week than the Gold Coast airport.

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23rd May 2020 12:05 AM

Ground crew wave goodbye to passengers on board the last Jetstar flight to leave the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport as the coronavirus pandemic hit. The airline announced huge cuts to international and domestic services because COVID-19.

Mayor confident cash-strapped Virgin will return to Ballina

BALLINA’S mayor has brushed off reports of Virgin’s imminent collapse as hearsay.

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17th April 2020 12:04 AM

Grounded Virgin Australia aircraft are seen parked at Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Brisbane Airport Corporation is working with airlines by accommodating up to 100 grounded aircraft free of charge. AAP Image/Darren England

Rex airlines ceases services at Ballina Airport

THE current Lismore services are at a scaled back frequency “to meet a reduced passenger demand of more than 85 per cent”.

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03rd April 2020 11:04 PM

A REX airline flight departing from Lismore to Sydney in 2011. Photo Jerad Williams

Will the Jetstar strike affect local flights today?

THE Transport Worker’s Union has announced industrial action across the country.

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19th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

Cancelled Jet Star flights displayed on the boards at Sydney's domestic Airport. 19th December, 2019. Picture by Damian Shaw

Rex confirms date of last Ballina flight

THE regional airline has been servicing Ballina/Byron for 24 years.

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05th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

Passengers leaving Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney on the 630am flight with Rex. Pic by Luke Marsden.

Regional airline quits Ballina, lodges official complaint

"Qantas has won this round, but in the longer term the communities are the real losers."

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03rd Feb. 2020 1:02 PM

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