Pacific Blue launches Brisbane-Solomon Islands services
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Pacific Blue took off from Brisbane International Airport at 10.10am for its inaugural flight to the Solomon Islands, the third new island destination the airline has launched in four weeks. Pacific Blue will fly direct between Brisbane and Honiara twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) using a Boeing 737-800 jet aircraft.
One way non-stop fares from Brisbane start from AUD369*. Connecting fares start from AUD649* from Perth, AUD489* from Sydney, AUD519* from Adelaide, AUD489* from Canberra, and AUD519* from Melbourne.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “By bringing Pacific Blue’s tried and tested business model to the Solomon Island market and offering more flight options and, of course, our famous low fares to boost competition on the route we know from past experience these services will help to stimulate tourism and increase visitor arrivals to this glorious destination.
He said, “Business travellers who form a big part of this market will also be able to take advantage of our leading on-time performance and integrated network with Australian domestic and trans-Tasman services offering convenient and seamless transfer options.”
Brett Godfrey continued, “Our entry into the market would not have been possible without the assistance and support of the Prime Minister the Hon. Dr Derek Sikua and his government and ministers for encouraging our investment in the Solomon Island economy. Thank you also to the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau, Solomon Airlines and of course the people of the Solomon Islands, we look forward to working together to achieve the strategic and commercial imperatives for all stakeholders.”
Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua, said, “My Government and the people welcome the new air services provided by Pacific Blue. The permission to allow the new airline to operate two flights a week between Brisbane and Honiara is in line with the Government’s open air policy and its desire to increase the country’s tourist arrivals from Australia”.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 03-Dec-08
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