Proposed New Airline Could Face Squeeze from Giants

Modelled on British ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair, Zinc is proposing to offer the cheapest domestic fares between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Aircraft line up on the runway at Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Australia, on June 25, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

A proposed new low budget airline would bring ticket prices down across Australia’s busiest aviation routes, but faces immense challenges from existing players, experts say.

Former Qantas executive, Peter Kelly is hoping to bring to bear his decades of experience to turn planned new airline, Zinc into a much cheaper alternative for passengers.