MELBOURNE- Qantas (QF) and Jetstar (JQ) will operate up to 27 additional flights between Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL) to help fans travel if the Brisbane team secures victory on Saturday night.
The extra capacity will be released immediately after the final siren, ensuring Brisbane-based supporters (BNE) have more options to attend the upcoming game in Melbourne (MEL).
Photo: James St. John | FlickrQantas and Jetstar Brisbane Flights
If Brisbane wins, Qantas will operate seven additional return services between Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL), along with one extra one-way flight from Melbourne back to Brisbane. These flights will be operated using Boeing 737 aircraft.
Jetstar will add six extra return flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL), all operated with Airbus A320 aircraft. Combined, both airlines will provide more than 4,500 extra seats between Friday, 26 September and Monday, 29 September.
The extra capacity comes on top of the existing schedule, providing flexibility for fans eager to secure travel to the match.
Photo: Clément AlloingTicket Availability and Pricing
Seats on these additional services will go on sale shortly after Saturday night’s game concludes, but fans are advised to book quickly. Historically, the lowest fares sell out first, particularly around high-demand sporting events.
Current one-way fares as of 1.00 pm Friday, 19 September are:
Jetstar (JQ)
- Brisbane → Melbourne:
- Thu 25 Sep – $295
- Fri 26 Sep – $277
- Sat 27 Sep (AM) – $231
- Melbourne → Brisbane:
- Sat 27 Sep (PM) – $231
- Sun 28 Sep – $403
- Mon 29 Sep – $242
Qantas (QF)
- Brisbane → Melbourne:
- Thu 25 Sep – $345
- Fri 26 Sep – $345
- Sat 27 Sep (AM) – $410
- Melbourne → Brisbane:
- Sat 27 Sep (PM) – $284
- Sun 28 Sep – $503
- Mon 29 Sep – $606
Photo: QantasBottom Line
Qantas (QF) and Jetstar (JQ) regularly adjust their schedules around major sporting events to cater to increased demand.
With more than 4,500 extra seats added, both carriers aim to ensure Brisbane (BNE) fans can make the trip south if their team advances.
Travelers planning to attend are encouraged to secure tickets as soon as flights go on sale to avoid missing out on the lowest available fares.
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