Regional airfares soar 173% higher, threatening specialist care access
Patients in regional Western Australia face soaring airfares for specialist care, impacting local medical services. An interim report reveals that regional flights are, on average, 173 percent pricier per kilometer than major routes. Rising costs threaten the availability of specialists, straining already limited healthcare resources amid an aging population reliant on services.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 22:01 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 22:10 UTC
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