Sharp News
Sharp Airlines Operating Normally
Sharp Airlines advises that its flights remain unaffected by the grounding of the Qantas fleet and that the airline’s operations are running as scheduled.
Sharp Airlines has put measures in place to assist as many affected Qantas travellers as possible over the coming days.
Services which may assist Qantas passengers wanting to travel between Victoria and Tasmania include the Sharp Airlines return services operating four days per week from Melbourne (Essendon) - Launceston via Flinders Island (Click here for a Schedule). Sharp Airlines also offers charter services which are available to fly throughout Australia
Sharp Airlines are looking at options to add flights to its schedule; we aim to accommodate as many passengers as possible.
Those Sharp Airlines passengers affected by the Qantas dispute who need to change their flights to a future date please call Reservations - 1300 55 66 94.
Bookings for Melbourne (Essendon) – Launceston Services can be made sharpairlines.com.au or contact Reservations 1300 55 66 94.
Mildura - Adelaide Return Services to Cease
After three years of operating the Mildura to Adelaide return service Sharp Airlines announced it will cease this service with the last flight on the Sunday 28 August 2011.
“Sharp Airlines has grown to be a successful regional airline carrying 100,000 passengers a year between seven locations across three states. However the increasing costs associated with providing services to and from Mildura have forced us to assess its viability” said Sharp Airlines Managing Director, Mr Malcolm Sharp.
“Sharp Airlines has become one of the important providers of regional airline services to and from Mildura and this was not an easy decision to make”, said Mr Malcolm Sharp.
“The increased cost of future security screening charges, along with rising fuel prices and the cost of regulatory compliance have caused Sharp Airlines to make this difficult decision” said, Mr Malcolm Sharp.
Those Customers who have made reservations past after the 28 August, 2011 will receive a full refund and should contact reservations – 1300 55 66 94.
For the full press release click here
Book your Tasmanian Flight Now!
Bookings are being taken for the Tasmanian Services, to book please call 1300 55 66 94.
The website booking system will be available in the coming days, in the meantime telephone 1300 55 66 94 to book your flight.
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Flinders Island Services Approval
Sharp Airlines has received approval from CASA for air services to and from Launceston and Flinders Island commencing 4 October.
Although Sharp Airlines we will be commencing services on Monday 4 October, we are undertaking a transition phase from the Airlines of Tasmania reservation system to the Sharp Airlines reservation system.
We will notify through the website and by email when we are able to take bookings for our Tasmanian services. To receive regular updates please sign-up for Sharp Airlines e-news.
If you have booked with Airlines of Tasmania your booking will automatically transfer to Sharp Airlines when our systems are in place.
Click here for a Flight Schedules for Services to or from Flinders Island
Sharp Airlines Tasmanian Services Commencement
Sharp Airlines plan to be operating the previous Airlines of Tasmania routes from October 1st 2010.
Sharp Airlines is finalising their timetables and pricing schedules for the Tasmanian service at present. So as you can plan your travel arrangements, we suggest that you go ahead and make your booking with Airlines of Tasmania and these will automatically transfer to Sharp Airlines when our systems are in place.
Sharp Airlines to announce sale on Facebook & Twitter this week
Sharp Airlines have launched their Facebook & Twitter pages.
Friends and followers of these pages will now be the first to hear Sharp Airlines news.
We will be using Facebook & Twitter to keep in touch and notify you of news, developments, holiday packages, special offers and most importantly Fare Sales!
This week Sharp Airlines will be announcing a huge sale, you can be the first to hear about this amazing Fare Sale by visiting Sharp Airlines at Facebook & Twitter.
Currently we don’t have many friends or followers, so please sign up today and we will reward you with an amazing Fare Sale this week!
 
Sharp Airlines to provide Tasmanian Services
Sharp Airlines will take over flight services of Airlines of Tasmania from the 1st September 2010, making Sharp Airlines one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Australia.
Sharp Airlines began operations in Victoria in 1990 and in South Australia in April 2008. Offering services from Hamilton, Portland, Avalon, Essendon, Adelaide, Mildura and Port Augusta, as well several Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) contracts for the Mining and Resource Industry.
Airlines of Tasmania will continue to operate the weekly Cape Barren Services in the interim and Par Avion Wilderness Tours.
“Sharp Airlines will become one of the important providers of regional airlines services throughout South East Australia”, said Sharp Airlines Managing Director, Mr Malcolm Sharp.
“We are very excited about this expansion, we currently carry 55,000 passengers per year to seven ports throughout Victoria and South Australia, and we looking forward to providing services for almost 20,000 passengers who travel with Airlines of Tasmania each year”, stated Mr Sharp.
Sharp Airlines plan to be operating the previous Airlines of Tasmania routes from October 1st 2010, and bookings for these services can be made from August this is subject to approval from the regulator.
For updates on these services please check the website - www.sharpairlines.com.au
Click here for more information
Our Flight Magazine - OUT NOW!
Sharp Airlines have produced their own quality Flight Magazine - The Sharp Traveller.
An innovative and exciting publication with local content sourced from local people, Sharp Airlines’ magazine provides readers with the most up to-date, stimulating news from within in their community and from across the nation.
Offering a diverse range of industry information, including the best and most up-to-date contacts for a variety of travel needs, thought-provoking articles and professional advice, Sharp Airlines’ new magazine will be read by approximately 55,000 passengers per year and also emailed to Sharp Airlines’ email database of 20,000.
Click here to download the first Edition of our Flight Magazine.
No Leave No Life
Sharp Airlines appears on the TV Show No Leave No Life. View Episode Five - Kanagaroo Isalnd at the link below, View Episode 5 in 23 minutes, Sharp Airlines appears 4.30 minutes into the program.
http://www.noleavenolife.com.au/watchNow/Episode-05.aspx
Adelaide Trial Services an Overwhelming Success
Avalon – Portland - Adelaide services will become a permanent addition to Sharp Airlines’ flight schedule from 4 January 2010.
The services, which are currently on trial until 24 December, have had overwhelming success since being launched at the beginning of October.
Managing Director Mr. Malcolm Sharp said the new services had exceeded all expectations and a high level of customer demand had aided the decision to make them permanent.
“Forward bookings and sales have been strong for the duration of the Avalon to Adelaide trial and so we are pleased to announce that theses flights will continue indefinitely in the New Year,” Mr. Sharp said.
Click here for the press release
New Services
Sharp Airlines will launch a new airline services connecting Avalon & Adelaide and Portland & Adelaide on Monday 12 October, further expanding their network of services.
In 5 weeks Sharp Airlines will expand their network by commencing airline services that will connect Victoria and South Australia.
Sharp Airlines Managing Director Mr. Malcolm Sharp announced today that Sharp Airlines will commence a trial service between Adelaide and Portland on Monday 12 October, with services available Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
“This is a significant step and a major development for regional areas,” Mr. Sharp said.
“This trial will provide regional passengers with more choice - passengers will be able to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide or to Port Augusta to Avalon for example”.
Click here for Press Releases
Commencement of Avalon-Adelaide trial service 28.8.09
Commencement of Portland-Adelaide trial service 28 8 09
New Schedules released 14 09 09
Sharp Airlines has announced new flight schedules for their Mildura and Port Augusta services, also effective from 12 October.
These new services will commence 12 October 2009 with fares from $109, click here for flight schedules
Excess Baggage
Sharp Airlines we try to accommodate your needs. We can carry up to 15 kilos per paying customer — and with prior notice, we can carry most personal items. Baggage in excess of this allowance may be carried subject to flight load capacity. Otherwise it will be carried on the next available flight. If you have a special request please call our office on 1300 55 66 94.
Effective 1st July 2009.
An excess baggage fee of $3.30 (Inc GST) will be levied for each additional kg in excess of the 15kg limit.
Sharp Target Mildura Tourism
Sharp Airlines announced its commitment to Mildura Tourism today with the release of its new Mildura timetable and Tourism Partnership initiative.
Mr Hay announced that Sharp Airlines expanded services commencing 4 July were now available for bookings as of today.
To show our commitment to the Mildura region we would like to announce a promotional campaign targeting tourism, we ultimately want to get more people travelling to Mildura. We plan to achieve this by working, supporting and partnering with key tourism bodies including Mildura Rural City Council, Mildura Tourism and Arts Mildura.
Click here for more information
Expanded Service Announced
Just one year after launching their South Australia services Sharp Airlines are celebrating success and expanding services.
Mr Sharp announced that due to this success Sharp Airlines will be expanding services from July this year; the expansion will include increased services on weekends from Adelaide to Port Augusta and Adelaide to Mildura.
"I am very pleased that Sharp Airlines has seen fit to expand the service to include weekend flights and to provide more flexibility for people travelling to and from Port Augusta and Mildura” said South Australian Minister for Transport, Patrick Conlon
“As part of our expansion we are also pleased to announce the trial of a new service linking Victoria and South Australia that will commence in July” said Mr Sharp
The new flight schedules will be available in the coming week, if you would like to receive a copy of the flight schedules register your email address with “SharpNews & Specials” on the website.
For more information Click here
Best Regional Business
Sharp Airlines was selected as 1 of 3 Finalists in the National Institute of Accountants Award for Best Regional Business category of the ActionCOACH My Business Awards 2008.
More than 30 per cent of all small businesses are located outside the capital cities, and this Award recognises the enormous contribution that regional small businesses make to the nation. Sharp have been selected because they are an innovative businesses who make a contribution to their local community and are excelling in their field. http://www.mybusiness.com.au/awards
South Australian Services Break All Records
Sharp Airlines' new services in South Australia have got off to a flying start. Record passenger numbers for the month of May 2008 have been achieved; Sharp Airlines carried 794 passengers on the Adelaide—Port Augusta route, and 770 on the Adelaide—Mildura route. Available data shows that these are the largest passenger numbers carried on either route for any month in the last 8 years.
Over these years neither route has had fares less then $150 one way, part of Sharp Airlines’ success is that they commenced their service with $28 fares to welcome their new customers, and they continue to offer a range of fares from just $85 one way.
Sharp appear on Your Business Success
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Provided by Your Business Success, Channel 9 - for more on Your Bussiness Success visit to :
http://www.yourbusinesssuccess.com.au/
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