Jetstar expands New Zealand services, launches promotion
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Jetstar announced (17-Feb-09) its future expansion into New Zealand with special launch JetSaver Light^ web fares from NZD1 one way at Jetstar.com on all of its new domestic New Zealand routes for a strictly limited period commencing 12 noon, 17-Feb-09 (New Zealand time) and ending at 1400 hours, 17-Feb-09 (New Zealand time) unless seats sell out prior^. (^ Terms & conditions apply).
The offer is for travel between: 22-Jul-09 to 22-Sep-09.
Jetstar will commence with two A320 aircraft from 10-Jun-09* operating four city pair markets, before introducing a third A320 from 24-Jun-09*. This will support the reintroduction of Qantas Group operations between Christchurch-Wellington* and provide additional daily frequencies from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said Jetstar offered an attractive, value for money service and product, providing New Zealanders with greater accessibility and the ability to fly more often.
Mr Buchanan said, “We won’t be beaten on price and our low fares will take Jetstar into a price leadership position in domestic New Zealand markets backed by the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee.”
“Jetstar’s expansion into domestic flying within New Zealand is a further significant growth milestone to become the Asia Pacific region’s leading low fares airline.
“Since the launch of Jetstar in Australia five years ago, the airline has established a reputation for its award-winning, hassle free service, comfortable and efficient fleet of modern aircraft, innovative product offering and profitability.”
Jetstar currently operates a trans Tasman flying network from Christchurch that will further grow to 42 weekly return A320 services with the introduction of Auckland* operations from 28-Apr-09.
Mr Buchanan said Jetstar’s entry in to the domestic New Zealand aviation market would result in up to 250 direct jobs under a newly established subsidiary and NZ flying business.
In June Jetstar will base a fleet of six A320s in New Zealand, spread evenly between Christchurch and Auckland to support the carrier’s domestic NZ and trans Tasman operations.
A Qantas code share will be offered on all Jetstar domestic and trans Tasman New Zealand services, including Qantas customers who hold a Qantas International and/or Tasman sector in the same itinerary.
To support international visitation to New Zealand, passengers will have the ability to connect from Jetstar’s and Qantas’ international networks in Auckland, offering further one-stop connections to Queenstown, Christchurch and Wellington.
Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn points and status credits when travelling on Jetstar on JetFlex fares within New Zealand. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can choose to use their points for flight awards on Jetstar services in two ways; via Qantas and Partner Classic Awards or Jetstar Any Seat Awards.
Jetstar plans to operate its domestic New Zealand operations under the airline’s current Australian Air Operator Certificate (AOC) using Australia New Zealand Aviation (ANZA)* privileges.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 17-Feb-09
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