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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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About
Sharp Airlines is a regional Australian airline that offers scheduled flights within Australia. The airline is based in South-Eastern Australia and flies across the Southern states within Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania
Essendon Airport in Melbourne is one of the three main bases for the airline, the other two are Adelaide Airport and Launceston Airport, although, the airline doesn't actually fly regularly scheduled flights out of Adelaide anymore. The airline also flies charter flights, which is a part of its regular offering.
The airline was founded in 1990, initially launching out of Launceston Airport and later adding Essendon Airport and Adelaide Airport as hubs.
Sharp Airlines is a subsidiary of Sharp Aviation, which has its main maintenance base at Launceston Airport, Australia. The airline is carrying over 100 thousand passengers per annum as well as offering capacity for freight.
Destinations
Sharp Airlines flies to a number of destinations across the Southern states of Australia, including Flinders Island, Launceston, Melbourne and Wynyard.
| DESTINATIONS | AIRPORT |
|---|---|
| Flinders Island | Flinders Island Airport |
| Launceston | Launceston Airport |
| Melbourne | Essendon Airport |
| Wynyard | Burnie Airport |
Baggage Information
Carry-on Baggage
Sharp Airlines passengers are allowed up to 6kg of carry-on luggage per person.
Carry-on baggage must fit the overhead lockers or under the seat. It cannot contain any dangerous goods or prohibited items when travelling. If the carry-on baggage's dimensions or weight exceed the limit, then it must be checked-in.
Checked Baggage
The checked baggage allowance for Sharp Airlines is 15kg with maximum dimensions of 75cm x 45cm x 50cm.
Passengers travelling internationally will receive 30kg of baggage allowance. Evidence for the international flight may be required upon check-in.
Any luggage exceeding the check-in requirement may be charged or the airline may not check-in the item.
Economy Class
Because Sharp Airlines uses small planes that can only seat up to 20 passengers at a time, it only has room for one cabin class — the Economy Class. The Economy Class service is limited but ensures a relaxed, quick and safe journey. The airline has a professional cabin crew, who are on board to help with anything that passengers might need.
Seats
Seats are set out in a 1 x 1, 1 x 2 or 2 x 2 formation. Seats are slightly larger than what you'd expect from larger commercial airlines.
In-Flight Entertainment and WIFI
The airline doesn't have an built-in in-flight entertainment service. Passengers can bring their own devices for entertainment but please be aware that there's no WIFI network onboard, so any media must be downloaded pre-flight.
Food and Drink
Sharp Airlines doesn't serve or offer any food and drink in-flight. Food and drink can be brought onto the plane by passengers as long as it is doesn't breach airport security guidelines.
Frequent Flyer Program
SharpFlyer Program
The SharpFlyer Program is free for anyone to sign-up to. Those who are subscribed to the SharpFlyer Program will be emailed exclusively about special packages, seat discounts, island news and upcoming events at King Island and Flinders Island.
Please note: the SharpFlyer Program isn't a traditional frequent flyer program that rewards passengers for flying with them regularly but it's a great way to keep up with the latest updates from Sharp Airlines.
Hub Airport
Essendon Airport
The airline has three bases: Essendon Fields Airport, Launceston Airport, and Adelaide Airport.
The main base is Essendon Fields Airport. The airport is the closest airport to Melbourne Australia. The public airport serves both commercial and private aviation flights. It is situated 13km from the centre of Melbourne. Two asphalt runways are currently in use at the airport. Sharp Airlines has used Essendon Airport as its hub since its early years of flying when it took over as the main hub from Launceston Airport.
Other airlines to operate out of the airport include Link Airways.
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