The government of Australia is currently in talks with various Indian carriers for operating direct flights between Indian cities and Perth.
India is one of the largest tourism markets for Western Australia, which also has a substantial Indian diaspora.
Roger Cook, Deputy Premier of Western Australia and Tourism Minister said: Discussions are happening with Air India, Vistara and IndiGo on starting direct flights between India and Perth. The Western Australia government and Perth airport are discussing the possibilities of what can be offered to Indian carriers.”
The tourism market of Western Australia is booming, Cook added.