The West Australian government has refused to confirm that regional airfare prices will not increase, amid concern from residents trying to book airfares in advance.

The Regional Airfare Zone Cap Scheme was introduced to make travel more affordable for regional WA residents, capping flight costs to Perth at $199 one way for flights within 1,000 kilometres, or $299 one way for flights more than 1,000km from WA's capital.

The scheme is due to end on June 30, 2026, and Karratha residents trying to book airfares beyond that date have been dismayed to find a return flight to Perth costing more than $1,000, compared to the current cost of about $600.

Closer to Perth, Kalgoorlie flights had increased to $340 beyond the scheme's end — $141 more than flights before.

Flights more than $1,000

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