A game-changer for smaller airlines that don't want to up prices, amid soaring aviation costs.

The Government's offering up to 30-million dollars in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. 

It's also approved funding for a digital development that will allow regional transport bookings,  to be integrated with the platforms of major carriers.

Associate Transport Minister James Meager told Mike Hosking most regional airlines couldn't opt to charge more,  as a solution to tough times.

He says if they push prices too high, people will make the decision to travel regionally by road. 

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A game-changer for smaller airlines that don't want to up prices, amid soaring aviation costs.
The Government's offering up to 30-million dollars in loans from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.&nbsp;
It's also approved funding for a digital development that will allow regional transport bookings, &nbsp;to be integrated with the platforms of major carriers.
Associate Transport Minister James Meager told Mike Hosking most regional airlines couldn't opt to charge more, &nbsp;as a solution to tough times.
He says if they push prices too high, people will make the decision to travel regionally by road.&nbsp;
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James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on government handouts to smaller airlines.

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