BackpackersXpress

Backpackers Express
Founded2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Ceased operationsApril 2005; 19 years ago (2005-04)
HeadquartersBrisbane, Queensland, Australia

BackpackersXpress was a proposed airline to have been based in Melbourne, Australia. It was established in 2003 and sought to start a long-haul, low-fares operation using two dry-leased Boeing 747 aircraft. Proposed destinations included Delhi, Bangkok, Munich and Manchester.[1] The company failed to gain regulatory approval for its proposed routes and did not take delivery of any aircraft. It shut down in 2005 before conducting any flights.

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