Jetstar launches first two regional routes
Jetstar has launched two of its five new routes today.
Jetstar has launched two of its five new routes today – Napier to Auckland and Nelson to Auckland.
Jetstar's Australia and New Zealand chief executive David Hall says demand has exceeded expectations.
“Nearly 3500 customers are booked on the first week’s services with a number of flights sold out and average loads of over 85%,” he says.
“Already, more than 30,000 Kiwis have snapped up fares on the new routes for under $50, and we’ll continue to save people money when they fly to our new regional destinations."
The first flight is due to leave Hawke’s Bay Airport at 9am and is scheduled to land an hour later in Auckland to a traditional water arch welcome.
The first commercial service between Auckland and Nelson is scheduled to depart at 11:45am, arriving there at 1:10pm.
All regional flights are using 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprop aircraft.
Return flights are being operated three times a day between Napier and Auckland and Nelson and Auckland initially, moving to four times a day from February next year.
A further three regional routes – Palmerston North-Auckland, New Plymouth-Auckland and Nelson- Wellington – will start on 1 February next year.
In a big week for aviation, two overseas airlines, Philippines Airlines and Air China, will launch new services, respectively from Manila to Auckland via Cairns, and from Beijing direct.
Air New Zealand is also making its inaugural flight for a new three times weekly service to Buenos Aires.
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Jetstar launches first two regional routes
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