Current Cases

Solomon Islands - 23 January 2026

The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Qantas seeking an allocation of 97 seats per week in each direction on the Solomon Islands route. From 29 March 2026, Qantas plans to operate an additional weekly service between Brisbane and Honiara using Embraer E190 aircraft configured with 97 seats, under a wet lease agreement with Alliance Airlines. 

Qantas has requested the capacity on the following basis:

Sri Lanka - 11 December 2025

The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Qantas seeking an allocation of three (3) frequencies per week on the Sri Lanka route. From 25 August 2026, Qantas’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Jetstar, plans to launch services between Melbourne and Colombo. 

Qantas has requested the capacity on the following basis:

Current Cases Contact Information

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The Commission provides an email notification service for interested parties which includes copies of applications, determinations and decisions in PDF format. If you wish to recieve an email notification, please send an email to contact@iasc.gov.au indicating your interest, organisation and contact details.

Contact details

International Air Services Commission
Telephone: (02) 6267 1100
Email: contact@iasc.gov.au

Postal address: GPO Box 630, Canberra ACT 2601
Premises: Level 4, 111 Alinga Street, Canberra

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