Fremantle fans brace for $1300 flights to Grand Final
Fremantle fans are travelling to Melbourne for Saturday's Grand Final against Brisbane, with domestic airlines charging up to $1300 one-way from Perth.
Fremantle fans are making the journey to the MCG for Saturday's AFL Grand Final against Brisbane. All three domestic airlines have announced extra flights to accommodate fans from Perth and Brisbane heading to Melbourne.
Ticket prices are steep. Jetstar is charging $1300 one-way from Perth to Melbourne on Friday.
While many are flying, some fans are driving instead, including BackChat podcaster Seb Clarke. Seb is travelling in the 'Wharfie Mobile' from Fremantle.
He booked the trip midway through the year, confident the Dockers would make it to the Grand Final.
- $1300
- One-way flight price
- Jetstar
- Airline operator
- Melbourne
- Destination
Why it mattersThe surge in travel demand and high fares reflect the excitement around Fremantle's rare path to the AFL Grand Final and show how much supporters are willing to travel.
AustraliaWestern Australian businesses and fans are spending heavily on travel and accommodation for the Grand Final, while Melbourne's tourism and hospitality sectors benefit from the influx.
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