How are soaring fares and axed routes impacting the regions?

For those living in the regions and wanting to fly they need to have deep pockets. A scathing interim report from the Productivity Commission has revealed regional flights were 173 per cent more expensive than major city routes - during the in the two years to 2025. It comes as Qantas has announced 850 jobs to be outsourced and regional routes being axed. So what does it mean for those living in the regions?