Jetstar commences new service between Melbourne and Perth
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(CAPA) Jetstar commenced its first service from Melbourne Airport to Perth on 15-Nov-07, and has become the only Australian domestic airline to currently operate from two airports directly to an Australian capital city.
The new evening service between Melbourne Airport and Perth will join the existing day service between Melbourne Avalon and Perth, which has been operating successfully since 28-Mar-06.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer, Alan Joyce, said: “Melbourne-Perth is one of the nation’s fastest growing markets and today’s flight bodes well for Jetstar to help service this demand. The timing of the new Jetstar overnight service between Melbourne Airport and Perth compliments our existing daily service between Melbourne Avalon and Perth and offers our customers even greater choice on this popular flying market.”
Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics data for the year to Jul-07 has identified the Melbourne-Perth route as one of the nation’s fastest growing markets, rising 14.6% year-on-year and supporting an existing 1.5 million yearly passenger movements.
Melbourne Airport CEO, Chris Woodruff, said: “It is fantastic to see Jetstar committing to flights from Melbourne Airport to one of Australia’s major capital cities. I have no doubt that these new Melbourne-Perth flights will be embraced by travellers."
Jetstar is set to add more capacity to more domestic routes as it welcomes nine additional A320 aircraft into its fleet from between Dec-07 and Mar-09.
This week, the Qantas Board approved the acquisition of up to 108 short haul aircraft that will be used by Jetstar to further grow on domestic and international markets.
These new aircraft will provide more services for both Melbourne and Perth, Perth earmarked to be a new regional aviation base for the carrier.
The carrier’s two airport strategy in Melbourne has supported strong growth in passenger volumes to and from Victoria since commencing in May-04.
Date posted: 16-Nov-07
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