Australia’s government will subsidise 800,000 half-price airfares as part of a A$1.2 billion (45 billion baht) package to prop up the nation’s ailing tourism industry.
“To run from April 1 to July 31, the discounted fares are designed to help tourism-dependent regions and should support airlines, hotels and hospitality venues,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement.
The package also includes further support for the international aviation industry, and will expand a government-backed loan programme to small and medium-sized businesses.
“The subsidised tickets programme means more jobs and investment for the tourism and aviation sectors…
