Qantas adds an extra flight from Perth to Sydney next week after the final siren as Fremantle fans prepare to travel for a match at the SCG that is expected to draw strong supporter presence.
The outlets report the airline’s decision is directly linked to increased travel demand following the game’s result, with Perth preparing for “Wharfie Time” while supporters look toward painting the SCG purple. Both sources frame the change as a short-notice adjustment to capacity rather than a new route, and both highlight the same destination and timing. No additional details are provided across the reports about the flight’s exact departure time, the number of seats added, or the duration of any special schedule change.
Overall, the coverage agrees that the extra Perth-to-Sydney service is intended to help accommodate Freo supporters heading east for the match, with the trigger described as the final siren.