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South Pacific NewsJetstar expands customer choice with new fare †JetPlus
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar will further expand its customer product offering with the launch of JetPlus, which combines fare flexibility with a meal and drinks package, entertainment and amenities on all Jetstar’s long haul international flights. Virgin Blue announces John Borghetti new CEO
AUSTRALIA : The Board of Virgin Blue Holdings Limited (VBA) today announced that it had appointed John Borghetti as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective May 8, 2010. World first Jetstar Quiksilver aircraft launched for Quiksilver Pro
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar together with iconic Australian surf brand Quiksilver have teamed up to create a specially painted aircraft to launch the 2010 Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast this weekend. Pacific Blue announces lounge access for guests at Wellington Airport
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue Corporate Plus Guests and Velocity Gold members will have complimentary use of Wellington Airport’s new lounge from today. Another first for customers from Jetstar
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar unveils another first, a 10-point Customer Charter known as the ‘Jetstar Customer Guarantee’, through YouTube today. Tiger Airways celebrates twice daily flights with special fares
SINGAPORE : Today Tiger Airways Australia launches its second daily service between Melbourne and Hobart. Tiger Airways has been flying into Hobart since January 2008 and since then has grown their services to up to three per day by adding Adelaide-Hobart and now doubling their Melbourne-Hobart flights. Virgin Blue new lounge open for business in WA
AUSTRALIA : Official Opening 6pm this evening, Perth Domestic Airport, Ground Floor. Changi Airport Group and Jetstar Group sign air hub deal supporting flights growth
AUSTRALIA : Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Jetstar signed an agreement today to launch a strategic partnership that will see Jetstar continue to make Singapore Changi Airport its largest air hub in Asia for both short and long haul operations. As part of the agreement, Jetstar will operate its highest number of services and base its largest number of A320-family aircraft in Asia at Changi. It also commits to introduce long haul services using wide body aircraft out of Singapore. Jetstar set to transform airport experience for customers via efficient self-service check-in model
AUSTRALIA : USD $3.5 billion deal with International Aero Engines (IAE) signed. Virgin Blue to launch flights to Christmas and Cococ Islands
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue will celebrate ‘Christmas in April’ this year as the airline confirms its intention to commence non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and Cocos (Keeling Islands) with fares from as little as $464* one-way on the net. Viva Macau sets new record for international passengers to Macau
CHINA : Viva Macau Airlines, Macau’s international award-winning airline, today announced that it achieved a new record in December 2009 for total passengers carried internationally to and from Macau, with the best single day of international passenger volumes carried on December 30 2009 and with 198,820 passengers for the year from Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. Viva Macau waives bag-check fee for Australia flights
CHINA : Check-in your first 15kg of baggage at no cost to and from Australia. Fares on sale from just AUD$389(MOP2,385) Melbourne and AUD$408 (MOP2,510) Sydney. Jetstar expands customer choice with Up Front Seating
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar will further expand its customer offering with the launch of Up Front Seating which allows for JetSaver Light and JetSaver passengers to select a seat in the front rows of its aircraft. Jetstar launches new payment choices for consumers across Asia Pacific region
AUSTRALIA : Low fares airline Jetstar has announced partnerships with Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc. (UATP) and Diners Club International that will provide Jetstar customers in Australia and key Southeast Asia markets such as Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam with new choices in how they pay for their travel. V Australia and Delta expand FFP and codeshare agreements
Virgin Blue Airlines Group’s new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world’s largest airline, US-based, Delta Air Lines, are pleased to announce that from today members of each carrier’s frequent flyer programmes will enjoy reciprocal points accrual for travel with both airlines and reciprocal lounge access within Australia and the US. V Australia and Delta ink frequent-flyer, lounge and codeshare agreements
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines Group’s new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world’s largest airline, US-based, Delta Air Lines, are pleased to announce that from today members of each carrier’s frequent flyer programmes will enjoy reciprocal points accrual for travel with both airlines and reciprocal lounge access within Australia and the US. Tiger Airways celebrates inaugural Sydney †Gold Coast flight
SINGAPORE : New Sydney-Gold Coast route commences 15-Dec-2009 Jetstar launches low fare, good time flights to Fiji
AUSTRALIA : Introducing one-way fares from $149* at Jetstar.com. Tiger Airways airfares on sale network-wide from $25
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways latest sale features airfares from just $25* on sale for three days only (from today until midnight Thursday 3 December 2009) for travel period extending from 01 February 2010 †30 October 2010. Melbourne Airport: V Australia take off from Melbourne to Los Angeles
SOUTH AFRICA : Melbourne Airport today welcomed its 24th international airline with V Australia launching its inaugural service to Los Angeles. The twice-weekly Los Angeles route will provide Victorian passengers a new, non-stop option across the Pacific. V Australia launches third Aussie destination from LA
SOUTH AFRICA : New direct flight to Melbourne, Victoria. Tiger Airways $1M dollars slashed off domestic airfares network wide
$1 million slashed off airfares across the Tiger Airways Australia network. Sale commences today and runs until midnight Sunday 22 November 2009. Travel period: Mondays †Thursdays from 1 February 2010 †30 October 2010. See tigerairways.com for information and booking details. 93% Of Pacific Blue domestic flights on time
93% Of Pacific Blue domestic flights on time in October. Tiger roars into Brisbane with new Adelaide services
Brisbane Airport has welcomed today’s new announcement from Tiger Airways to start services from Adelaide to Brisbane as part of its network expansion. Sale fares promote new V Australia services from NZ to Los Angeles, Johannesburg, and Phuket
Virgin Blue Group’s newest international airline, luxury carrier V Australia, is promoting sale fares in the New Zealand market to celebrate the launch of three new long haul services. Hobart Airport welcomes additional Tiger services
Hobart Airport welcomes the announcement by Tiger Airways to double their current Melbourne-Hobart capacity commencing February 2010. The announcement is timely as Tasmania continues to grow its passenger numbers and desirability as a destination. More Tiger flights from Melbourne Airport
SINGAPORE : Melbourne Airport welcomes Tiger’s announcement to increase their low cost services from their Melbourne base, in a move that will create 250,000 extra seats in and out of the state each year. Jetstar spreads its wings with a new credit card
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar spreads its wings from airlines to Australia’s lowest-rate credit card with flight rewards. Jetstar launches Melbourne-Sydney services
All flights on day one of operations completely sold out Jetstar expands distribution arrangement for consumer benefit
Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has renewed the expansion of its distribution arrangements by securing agreements with two of the world’s leading Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Sabre and Worldspan. Virgin Blue doubles weekday services to Port Hedland
AUSTRALIA : New daily morning flight added to schedule. Tiger Airways boosts Sydney and Gold Coast markets with new route
SINGAPORE : Third Sydney route announced today bringing Gold Coast five flights per day. Virgin Blue responds to ALAEA
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Airlines Group said today the company complies fully with all manufacturer and safety regulator required maintenance checks and standards and has every confidence in the integrity of its maintenance program, procedures and the professionalism of its engineers. Polynesian Blue special fare and baggage allowances to assist family members to fly to Samoa
SAMOA : Polynesian Blue, the International Airline of Samoa, has announced a special fare and increased baggage allowance to enable Samoans living in New Zealand and Australia to fly to Samoa to support family members and assist in the clean up following yesterday’s tsunami. Tiger Airways $50 flights to/from Melbourne or Adelaide to/from Alice Springs
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways special fares between Melbourne/Adelaide and Alice Springs on sale now Cebu Pacific launches payment center option
Asia’s third largest low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), recently launched its payment center option for the convenience of the traveling public. This newest innovation from the Gokongwei-owned airline offers the most number of options for passengers to pay for their bookings. Virgin Blue Group entrusts core business application monitoring to Verizon business
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Group, a leading Australian airline operator, has selected Verizon Business to remotely manage the airline's core business applications. Virgin Blue's carbon offset program reaches 1 million seat milestone
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines today joined with internationally acclaimed scientist, conservationist, author and Chairman of Copenhagen Climate Council, Professor Tim Flannery, to honour the purchaser of the airline’s one millionth seat to have its carbon emissions offset since the launch of Virgin Blue’s Carbon Offset Program in 2007. Jetstar celebrates 100 days of low fares in New Zealand
AUSTRALIA : 10,000 passengers travel for less than $10. Emirates and V Australia announce new code share agreement
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : Virgin Blue Group’s new international airline, V Australia and Dubai-based international airline, Emirates, today announced their first code share partnership, effective from 25-Oct on the trans-Tasman route. Tiger Airways 33% off airfares and accommodation sale now on
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia is discounting all 17 routes across Australia by up to 33% off the regular fare for a limited time. At the same time, our travel partner, Zuji, is providing some amazing accommodation deals to stay at key Tiger Airways destinations with up to 33% off the regular price on select hotels, resorts and apartments around Australia. Jetstar launches new applications for mobile phone users at Jetstar.com
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has launched the next phase of its website technology with customers now able to purchase a fare or change their booking* at Jetstar.com via their mobile phone. Pacfic Blue takes off to Queenstown
NEW ZEALAND : New direct flights from Sydney to NZ winter wonderland Sydney - Queenstown Direct! On sale from $209*. Tiger Airways “knock-out†airfares
SINGAPORE : From just $28* - now on sale until wednesday Virgin Blue celebrates 9th birthday with Twitter sale
AUSTRALIA : 31-Aug-2009 Virgin Blue Airlines is celebrating turning nine years old with $9 seats on sale across a range of routes in the first of what the airline says will be regular ‘Twitter’ sales. Zensar Solutions chosen for low cost airline in Australia
AUSTRALIA : 26-Aug-2009 Jetstar partners with Zensar for multiple cost optimisation services. Perth Airport congratulates Virgin Blue on launch of new Perth-Phuket service
20-Aug-2009 Perth Airport has congratulated Virgin Blue following the announcement that the carriers international airline, Pacific Blue Airlines, will commence a direct, twice-weekly service between Perth and the popular Thailand resort island of Phuket, from 14 November 2009. Jestar launches world’s first “free seats†sale launch on Twitter
20-Aug-2009 Jetstar launches low fare Sydney-Melbourne service. Qantas Group to lease four more A330s for Jetstar's long-haul expansion
AUSTRALIA : The Qantas Group announced (19-Aug-2009) it would take four additional widebody A330 aircraft, on six-year leases, to allow for Jetstar’s long haul international growth. V Australia second phase expansion - flights to Phuket, South Africa & LA
Australia’s new international airline V Australia today announced Phuket and Johannesburg as its next two destinations along with a strengthened focus on Melbourne just six months after launch. Four new V Australia routes to commence from December onwards include: Jetstar posts on-time performance results for domestic New Zealand services
Low fares leader Jetstar has today reasserted its commitment to publishing its New Zealand domestic On-Time Performance (OTP) figures with the posting of recent results at Jetstar.com. Tiger airways’ announces “magic†fare sale with airfares starting from just $28*
Tiger Airways announces a pure “magic†airfare sale starting today (Thursday 13 August 2009 and running until Wednesday 19 August 2009) with airfares starting from just $28* (one way) for travel period extending from 13 October 2009 to 10 December 2009. Kuala Lumpur hosts birthday bash for ASEAN!
AirAsia receives ‘Truly ASEAN’ livery plane: a tribute to ASEAN’s contributions Virgin Blue group airlines health advice regarding Listeria bacteria
Virgin Blue has confirmed it is working with Queensland Health to provide precautionary advice relating to potential exposure to Listeria after it was confirmed that the airline was among several companies in South East Queensland supplied with chicken wraps which are the subject of an ongoing investigation. AirAsia receives ‘Truly ASEAN’ livery plane: a tribute to ASEAN’s contributions
AirAsia is very proud to help celebrate the auspicious 42nd ASEAN Day. Asia’s largest low-cost carrier held a ceremony at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal today as part of its efforts to honour the regional grouping and demonstrate its commitment to ASEAN. AirAsia increases four frequencies to Melbourne
AirAsia is responding to the strong and growing demand from its guests with an additional four frequencies weekly between Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne. Commencing December 1, 2009, AirAsia will be ramping up its frequencies to Melbourne from seven to eleven flights weekly. Axiata’s XL to Embark on a Rights Issue of USD 300 Million
Axiata Group Berhad’s (formerly known as TM International Berhad) (“Axiataâ€), PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (“XLâ€), one of the leading cellular operators in Indonesia, today announced its plan to embark on a rights issue to raise gross proceeds of approximately USD 300 million. The primary objective of the capital raising is to delever XL’s balance sheet in order to maintain financial flexibility and maintain a strong balance sheet and credit profile. The amount being raised is consistent with the amount required for XL to sufficiently delever and to ensure that the company is fully equipped for long term growth. AirAsia Berhad
Shareholders’ approval and ratification for the provision of financial assistance in the form of payments made in advance by AirAsia for and on behalf of pt Indonesia AirAsia (“iaaâ€) and Thai AirAsia co. ltd. (“TAAâ€) and working capital advances by AirAsia to IAA and TAA, both 49%-owned companies of AirAsia Click and Fly to Los Angeles from just $999* return!
Pacific Blue and v Australia launch online bookings from New Zealand to the USA Jetstar to introduce world first SMS and automated check-in technology for Jetstar.com users
Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar will use world first technology to introduce boarding passes via mobile phone text message (SMS) and 24 hour pre-enrolment check-in prior to the end of 2009 as part of a major innovation investment to revolutionize air travel for Jetstar customers. Jetstar supports further Qantas Group growth with extra Sydney-Adelaide services and new interline partnerships
Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has today announced the reintroduction of a second daily Sydney-Adelaide service and new interline partnerships at the 2009 Australian Pacific Aviation Outlook Summit. Virgin Blue lands in Port Hedland!
New era of airline competition for Port Hedland community - $99 fares Auckland-Queenstown added to pacific blue’s domestic network
Low fare airline Pacific Blue today announced it was adding a new destination to its New Zealand domestic network, with weekend flights from Auckland to Queenstown scheduled to begin in September. Auckland Queenstown added to pacific blue’s domestic network
Low fare airline Pacific Blue today announced it was adding a new destination to its New Zealand domestic network, with weekend flights from Auckland to Queenstown scheduled to begin in September. Jetstar Takes Leadership Position With International Market Growth
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar has surged to become the second largest international airline in terms of passengers carried within the Australian market during May 2009 based on the release of the latest Federal Bureau of Infrastructure Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) international air traffic data. AirAsia increases weekly flights to gold coast airport
Demand for Gold Coast route bucks trend to grow by 15 per cent NEW ONE-WAY FARES BETWEEN LA †AUSTRALIA FROM JUST $359*
V Australia continues to shake up the market with the introduction of super cheap one-way tickets between Los Angeles - Sydney and Brisbane offering more flexibility for travelers, which are on sale now. Jetstar introduces new airport technology for customer benefit at New Zealand airports
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar has introduced Self-tagging technology across all of its domestic New Zealand ports †Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown. New one-way fares between Australia and Los Angeles from just $579!
V Australia continues to shake up the market with the introduction of super cheap one-way tickets between Australia and Los Angeles offering more flexibility for travellers, which are on sale from 20-Jul-2009. Airasia celebrates Perth †Bali inaugural flight
AirAsia, Skytrax World’s Best Low-Cost Airline celebrated the much awaited Perth-Bali flight today. The inaugural flight from Bali - Perth today carried 100% load both ways signifying the stout demand for the sector. Commencing August 19, 2009 AirAsia will be servicing the Bali-Perth route between Ngurah Rai International Airport and Perth Airport with 2 direct daily flights marking a major tourism and economic coup for both countries. Jointly, AirAsia Group has 21 flights weekly to Perth inclusive of one daily direct flight departing from Kuala Lumpur. Tiger airways announces more flights to Sydney from both Melbourne and Adelaide
Tiger Airways announces it will increase daily flights to its newest destination, Sydney, from both Melbourne and Adelaide, as a result of strong customer demand for more services from Australia’s only true low fare airline. Melbourne airport welcomes fifth tiger aircraft
Melbourne Airport joins the Victorian Government in welcoming today's announcement from Tiger Airway's on the addition of a fifth aircraft to their Melbourne based fleet. Cebu Pacific suspends all flights to Caticlan (Boracay)
Cebu Pacific (CEB) will suspend all flights to and from Caticlan (Boracay) effective 09-Jul-2009, until further notice, following changes to airport operating conditions declared by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Tiger Airways Continues To Grow
Tiger Airways announces the delivery of the fifth aircraft to its Melbourne base will take place before the start of the summer season. New Melbourne based aircraft will add almost half a million more seats per year to the Melbourne market. Recruitment of additional pilots and cabin crew for Melbourne base now under way. AirAsia adds 2nd daily Bali-Perth frequency
AirAsia, Asia’s biggest low-cost carrier and recently awarded the coveted “World’s Best Low Cost Airline†by Skytrax, announces today it will increase Bali-Perth to 2nd daily frequency commencing 19th August 2009 even before the first inaugural flight takes off on 17-Jul-2009. Cebu Pacific offers VisMin seat sale for as low as P488 all-in
Value-airline Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s largest domestic airline is offering a seat sale for as low as P488 to boost inter-island travel for August and September. Jetstar Customer Service Guarantee
Low fares leader Jetstar has today launched the Jetstar Customer Service Guarantee* that demonstrates the airline’s ongoing commitment to offer the lowest every day fares in domestic New Zealand skies as well as its clear focus to deliver an on-time hassle-free service for customers. Jetstar’s commitment to New Zealand
One month since commencing our low fare domestic New Zealand services, Jetstar has re-asserted its commitment to offering Kiwis the lowest fares and hassle free customer service through our new competitive services that are providing people more opportunities to fly more often between Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown. Cebu Pacific offers VisMin seat sale for as low as P488 all-in
Value-airline Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s largest domestic airline is offering a seat sale for as low as P488 to boost inter-island travel for August and September. New flight from Sydney to Hamilton island to take off independence day
Virgin Blue Airlines is celebrating Independence Day by offering travellers the freedom of airline choice between Sydney, NSW and Hamilton Island, QLD. Sydney Welcomes Two New Carriers
Sydney Airport will welcome the launch of services by two new carriers †Delta Airlines and Tiger Airways †this Friday. Virgin Blue to launch flights to port hedland
Port Hedland has been earmarked as Virgin Blue’s newest destination, with the airline today announcing plans to begin servicing the West Australian mining community with direct flights from Perth to Port Hedland from 4-Aug-2009. Cebu Pacific North Asia passenger traffic up 12%
Despite the global economic conditions, Cebu Pacific (CEB), Asia’s 3rd largest low-cost airline, increased passenger traffic by 12% for its North Asia routes over the past 12 months ending 31-May-2009. Airasia abolishes admin fee to further stimulate travel
With the aim of further stimulating travel and tourism in Malaysia and the region, AirAsia is abolishing the administration fee from its fare structure. This presents further real savings to AirAsia guests as they now only have to fork out the seat fare and airport tax. Cebu Pacific Public Advisory on Boracay (Caticlan) flights
All Cebu Pacific (CEB) Caticlan (Boracay) flights 25-Jun-2009 are cancelled due to the Caticlan airport runway closure. CEB is mounting extra flights to Kalibo, Aklan to accommodate affected passengers Tiger Airways ‘pay only taxes and charges’
Tiger Airways is sticking to its promise to bring Australia consistently the lowest airfares with the latest “Just Pay Taxes and Charges†sale on now through to midnight 25-Jun-2009 (or until seats are sold out). Cebu Pacific Expands CFM56-5B-Powered Airbus Fleet; Places $155 Million Engine
Cebu Pacific has selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft in a firm engine order valued at approximately $155 million U.S., including spare engines. The airline is scheduled to take its first aircraft in October 2010, with deliveries continuing through November 2013. Cebu Pacific Expands CFM56-5B-Powered Airbus Fleet
Cebu Pacific has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft in a firm engine order valued at approximately USD155 million including spare engines. The airline is scheduled to take its first aircraft in October 2010, with deliveries continuing through November 2013. Tiger Airways four day stock take sale
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces an incredible four-day stock-take sale starting (16-Jun-2009) and running until 19-Jun-2009, featuring airfares discounted to 1/3 off the regular price for travel extending from 10-Oct-2009 10-Dec-2009. Jetstar unveils payment and marketing initiatives
Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has announced at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) a series of new payment initiatives as well as heralding a three year multi-million dollar strategic marketing partnership with Tourism NSW to better support key travel industry partners. Jetstar offers daily Perth-Bali* services
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar is to further expand its Perth short haul international operations with the announced move to a daily service on the popular Perth-Denpasar (Bali)* route effective 13- Aug- 2009. Jetstar Lands Safely at Guam International Airport
The A.B. Won Pat International Airport received an Alert II (indicating a problem on board) from the Air Traffic Control Tower at 1:38am, notifying the Airport that JetStar Airbus A330 operating as JQ Flt 20, reported a fire in the cockpit and was located approximately 25 minutes out of Guam. JQ 20 left Kansai International Airport just before 11:00pm 10-Jun-2009, with Gold Coast as its final destination. At 1:40am, the Air Traffic Control Tower activated the Crash Net, which provides a simultaneous notification to both the Airport Ramp Control and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit (ARFF). Jetstar launches domestic New Zealand operations
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar commenced domestic services in New Zealand on 10-Jun-09, including services from Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington. The LCC commenced with two A320s in a single class, 177-seat configuration, operating four city pairs. Virgin Blue rewards small business with tailored corporate travel program
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has unleashed the latest initiative in its suite of products designed to meet the changing needs of the small to medium business market the Virgin Blue Accelerate program! Temperatures Are Down, So Are Tiger Airways Airfares
Temperatures are coming down as winter sets in and so are airfares for travel in the month of August with Tiger Airways special promotion on sale this week (August on sale from today 11-Jun-2009 through to 18-Jun-2009). Jetstar statement regarding Jetstar Flight (JQ 20) Osaka Gold Coast
AUSTRALIA : A Jetstar A330-200 aircraft operating directly between Osaka and the Gold Coast has made an emergency in-flight diversion but safe landing into Guam International Airport this morning. Auckland Airport welcomes Jetstar to New Zealand’s domestic network
AUSTRALIA : Auckland Airport welcomes the commencement of the new Jetstar domestic air services in New Zealand. From 09-Jun-2009 Jetstar takes the reins from its parent company Qantas on the main trunk routes in New Zealand. Wellington welcomes JetStar
There was a party atmosphere welcome at Wellington Airport this morning as Jetstar’s first New Zealand domestic flight arrived through a spectacular water arch. Cebu Pacific starts direct Manila-Cauayan
PHILIPPINES : Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest domestic airline, starts its thrice weekly Manila-Cauayan (Isabela) service today, using its brand new ATR 72-500 aircraft. Jetstar introduces all day, every day, low fares across New Zealand
Low fares leader Jetstar has commenced operations as New Zealand’s newest domestic airline, introducing every day low fares to make air travel within New Zealand even more accessible and offering New Zealanders an exciting new choice in air travel. Tiger Airways Summer Flights To/From Adelaide/Melbourne
Plan your summer holiday now with Tiger Airways summer airfares to and from Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney, which are on sale now for travel through to March 2010. CEB offers P388 & P988 all-in seat sale for select domestic routes
Gokongwei-owned airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a 3-day seat sale from 05-June-2009 to 07-Jun-2009 with ‘Go Lite’ fares as low as P388 all-in for select domestic routes. This is valid for travel from 01-Jul-2009 to 31-Aug-2009. Virgin Blue Selects Navitaire’s New Skies Platform to Support Long-Term Growth
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue, a “new world carrier†based in Australia, has chosen Navitaire’s distribution, reservation, travel commerce and departure control solutions to support its long-term business plans. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Tiger Airways reports 7.6% increase in passenger traffic in fourth quarter
SINGAPORE : Tiger Aviation Group is “bucking the industry trend†according to CEO, Tony Davis, reporting a 7.6% year-on-year increase in traffic for the three months ended 31-Mar-09 on an 11.4% capacity increase, due to the delivery of two A319 and one A320 aircraft during the period. CEB offers three day seat sale
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific will launch a 3-day seat sale on 27-May-2009 to 29- May- 2009 with fares as low as P588 for domestic and P1,388 for international flights valid for travel from 01-Jul-2009 to 31-Aug-2009. CEB is allocating more than 200,000 seats for this seat sale. Jetstar opens passenger lounge at Gold Coast Airport
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has unveiled a unique passenger lounge at Gold Coast Airport to be opened on 15-Jun-2009. Virgin Blue and con-x-ion to offer streamlined ground transfers
Virgin Blue travellers touching down at Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast airports now have a new streamlined fly/transfer option available to them for shuttle transfers to and from their hotel or resort accommodation. Jet star increases capacity on routes
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has announced it will increase capacity on its daily Melbourne-Darwin, Darwin-Denpasar (Bali) and Cairns-Darwin-Singapore services. Virgin Blue: expansion of services continues apace
AUSTRALIA : Expansion continues on domestic and Asian routes. In late April-09, Virgin Blue commenced daily Perth-Darwin and six per week Melbourne-Darwin services, which increased their presence in the Darwin market from 7 to 20 flights per week. Tiger Airways May One Day Sale
Tiger Airways announces an incredible One Day Sale, today only, 21-May- 2009 with airfares across a number of popular routes from just AUD30* one way (including taxes and charges). Cebu Pacific needs 250 female flight attendants
Despite the ongoing economic downturn, low-fare leader Cebu Pacific the Philippines’ largest carrier to ASEAN, is in urgent need of 250 female flight attendants to augment its current workforce. Short flights to the fast rides
Now Virgin Blue flies non-stop from Townsville to the Gold Coast, you can be enjoying the theme park capital of Australia in next to no time. Tiger Airways Reaches 2 Millionth Customer
Tiger Airways Australia (18-May-09) celebrates its 2 millionth passenger at Adelaide Airport. The 2 millionth customer is due to fly on TT872, Adelaide - Canberra direct service which departs at 1:25pm. The lucky 2 millionth passenger will today be greeted at the airport to receive a Tiger Airways travel voucher for flights to use on any of Tiger Airways 18 routes throughout Australia. Jetstar International still the shining star as Qantas Group yield and load factor slumps in Mar-200
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar, and particularly its international operations provides a glimmer of hope for the Qantas Group, as the Australian domestic market continues to deteriorate. Domestic yields had been hovering in the negative low single-digit range for much of the past financial year until January. February’s 9.7% plunge was followed by a 10.1% reduction in domestic yield in March, reflecting the Australian economy’s move into recession. Virgin Blue new direct flights to Whitsunday’s
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has announced it will launch direct flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island, the Gateway to the world famous Whitsundays from 04-Jul-09. Tiger Airways one day sale
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces a one day special (30-Apr-09) with more than 20,000 seats discounted for travel across Australia between 01-May-09 to 30-Jun-09 on a range of popular routes. Tiger Airways acaba de lanzar (30 Abr 09) una tarifa especial que durará un dÃa ofertando más de 20.000 asientos en sus rutas más populares de Australia, para viajar entre el 1 de mayo y hasta el próximo 30 de junio de 2009. AirAsia load factor falls to lowest levels in over two years in 1Q09
MALAYSIA : AirAsia transported 3.1 million passengers in the three months ended 31-Mar-09 (1Q09), representing a 21% year-on-year increase. Also in the first quarter, traffic (RPKs) increased 17% year-on-year (indicating a shift to more shorter-haul flying by passengers), on a 19% capacity (ASKs) increase, resulting in a load factor reduction of 2.4 ppts to 69.7%. This was AirAsia’s lowest load factor in over two years. CEB flys direct twice weekly Davao to Cagayan
PHILIPPINES : Low-fare leader Cebu Pacific (CEB) is flying a direct twice-weekly service from Davao to Cagayan de Oro starting 14-May-09. La compañÃa de bajo coste Cebu Pacific (CEB) ofrece tres nuevos vuelos directos semanales desde Davao a Cagavan de Oro a partir del 14 de mayo de 2009. AirAsia’s free seats for new Singapore Langkawi and Penang-Singapore routes
MALAYSIA : AirAsia, is once more offering deals to its guests, by offering free seats as introduction to its two new routes launched Singapore-Langkawi and Penang-Singapore Una vez más, AirAsia presenta a sus clientes asientos gratiutos como lanzamiento de sus dos nuevas rutas: Singapore-Langkawi y Penang-Singapore. AirAsia to accept American Express online
MALAYSIA : Industry leaders AirAsia, American Express and Maybank 27-Apr-09 announced the roll out of AirAsia’s acceptance of American Express Cards for bookings starting from on-line and through its Call Centres and sales counter. AirAsia, junto con American Express y Maybank, acaba de anunciar (27 Abr 09 ) que a partir de ahora aceptará el pago con tarjetas de crédito American Express para las reservas realizadas online, a través de call centres o en mostradores de venta de billetes. Jetstar launches new service at Auckland Airport
AUSTRALIA : The distinctive Jetstar aircraft, with their bright orange star, will be regularly touching down at New Zealand’s largest airport from tomorrow as the international carrier begins its new daily services between Auckland and Sydney and Auckland and the Gold Coast. Jetstar Asia to commence a daily flight to Penang
From 01-Oct-09 Jetstar A320 services on the Singapore-Penang* route will then further expand to double daily. A partir del próximo 1 de octubre de 2009, Jetstar añadirá una frecuencia más en su ruta Singapur-Penang* alcanzado una doble frecuencia al dÃa. Jet star celebrates commencement of direct daily services
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has celebrated the commencement of direct daily services from Auckland to Sydney and the Gold Coast, reasserting its commitment to offer more choice and the lowest fares of any airline operating on the competitive trans Tasman route. Virgin Blue’s loyalty program Velocity grabs five awards
AUSTRALIA : The loyalty program of the Virgin Blue Group of Airlines, has taken out the Program of The Year award at the annual Freddie Awards in Florida. The program also took out five of the other eight awards up for grabs. El programa de fidelización de Virgin Blue Group of Airlines fue premiado como Programa del Año por los Freddie Awads en Florida. Este programa consiguió cinco de los ocho premios a los que estaba nominado. Virgin Blue commences new daily Perth-Darwin
AUSTRALIA : Increases total Darwin services from 7 to 20 flights per week on 28-Apr-09 Virgin Blue will launch a new sector, flying daily between Perth and Darwin - just two months after announcing these services. Tomorrow also marks the resumption of Virgin Blue’s Melbourne-Darwin services, operating six times per week (a doubling of previous three per week operations). Cebu Pacific’s Go Lite fare promotion
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific is offering a seat sale from all of its hubs - Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao starting 25-Apr-09 to 30-Apr-09 and valid for travel from 1-Jun-09 to 31-Aug-09. AirAsia's KL-Taipei route receives overwhelming response
MALAYSIA : AirAsia’s latest route between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei has received an overwhelming response with more than 20,000 seats sold in the first 12 hours since it was opened for sale at 12 am. AirAsia ha obtenido un gran éxito en su nueva ruta Kuala Lumpur-Taipei. En tan solo 12 horas después de dar el pistoletazo de salida en la venta de sus billetes, ha vendido más de 20.000 asientos. V Australia defers 5th and 6th aircraft
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines Group confirmed (23-Apr-09) it has agreed with The Boeing Company to defer the delivery of V Australia’s (VA) 5th and 6th 777-300ER aircraft. Virgin Blue Airlines Group acaba de confirmar (23 Abr 09) el acuerdo alcanzado con Boeing para aplazar la entrega de su quinto y sexto 777-300ER prevista para el 2010. La nueva entrega será ahora efectiva para el 2011 y el 2012. Sin embargo, no se ha producido ningún cambio sobre la entrega del séptimo avión de VA previsto para mediados de 2010. • Tiger Airways announces a special ANZAC Day sale
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces a special ANZAC Day sale with more than 30,000 FREE seats across selected domestic routes from its Melbourne and Adelaide bases for travel between 1-Jun-09, until 30-Sep-09. CEB increases frequencies to Roxas and Kalibo
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s leading domestic airline, is adding frequencies to its Manila-Roxas and Manila-Kalibo services starting 9-May-09. Cebu Pacific (CEB), aerolÃnea filipina lÃder en vuelos domésticos, acaba de añadir más frecuencias a la ruta Manila-Roxas y Manila-Kalibo que empezararán a ser operativas el próximo 9 de mayo de 2009. Air Asia fly and win second winner announced
MALAYSIA : Sitti Fatimah Lahatta, the second winner of AirAsia’s Fly and Win campaign, is already thinking of using her cash prize to bankroll an escapade for her entire family. Jetstar reaches interline agreements with Etihad, Air Tahiti Nui and Air Calin
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has reached agreements to commence interline and ticket settlement relationships with international carriers Etihad, Air Tahiti Nui and Air Calin that will provide new seamless booking and ticketing opportunities for customers and the travel industry. La aerolÃnea australiana de bajo coste Jetstar acaba de firmar un acuerdo interline y de emisión de billetes con Etihad, Air Tahiti Nui y Air Calin. Este acuerdo facilita la reserva y adquisición de billetes a clientes y agentes del sector. Cebu Pacific promotion savings on fares
PHILIPPINES : Philippine value-airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a promotional P2,999 one-way fare to Korea and Osaka, Japan from Apr-16 to 23-Apr-09 Cebu Pacific (CEB), la aerolÃnea de bajo coste filipina, acaba de lanzar tarifas especiales por 2.999PHP el trayecto hacia las ciudades japonesas de Corea y Osaka del 16 al 23 de abril de este año. Esta tarifa representa un 70% de ahorro comparado con otras compañÃas aéreas Air Asia’s Fly and win competition
MALAYSIA : The airline’s first RM10,000 prize for its Fly and Win campaign goes to KL-based insurance claims manager Alan Ho. Alan, who won the prize after booking seats for himself and two other colleagues for flights to Kuching, Miri and Kuala Lumpur, says he was pleasantly surprised when he won the jackpot. Tiger Airways eight millionth customer celebration
SINGAPORE : To celebrate Tiger Airways’ eight millionth customer this week, Tiger Airways announced an new offer to fly between Sydney and Melbourne for AUD39 (one way). Tiger Airways fly anywhere sale
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces (10-Apr-09) an incredible offer for travel in May-2009 with fares from just AUD30 one-way available on Tiger Airways’ routes across Australia. V Australia and Expedia sign agreement
AUSTRALIA : Expedia announced (09-Apr-09) a long term global agreement with Virgin Blue and its new international airline, V-Australia. The deal marks Expedia’s first global airline agreement in Australia, and the first global distribution agreement for either airline with an online travel company. Jetstar Singapore to Bangkok extra daily route
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar will add a third daily Singapore-Bangkok* service as the Jetstar Group expands its Singapore presence bringing more low fares to consumers between the two Asian capitals. The new daily A320 return flight commencing 01-Oct-09* is an incremental service and will grow Jetstar’s existing Singapore-Bangkok* offering from twice to three times daily. Australia’s newest international airline V Australia launches second route
La reciente aerolÃnea internacional australiana V Australia abre su segunda ruta Australia’s newest international airline V Australia launches second route (8-Apr-09) Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Less than six weeks after it first took to the skies, Australia’s newest International airline, V Australia, will today launch its second route, linking Australia’s Sunshine State to the US State of California, with the departure of the inaugural services between Brisbane, Australia and Los Angeles, USA. Tiger Airways: planning significant expansion in Australian market
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia stated it hopes to take 30 of the 60 aircraft Tiger Airways currently has on order, as the carrier continues to expand its domestic network. Virgin Blue Airline launches four new flights
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airline anuncia cuatro nuevos vuelos Townsville has landed a place in Virgin Blue's history books as the first and only destination that has ever had four new flights launched in one day. Virgin Blue launches new flights to Hobart and Townsville
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Airlines Group is increasing its presence in the Canberra market, 06-Apr-09 launching not just one, but two brand new direct flights from the nation’s capital. Melbourne announces Tiger MEL-SYD services
Melbourne Airport welcomes Tiger Airways announcement last night to commence Melbourne-Sydney services. Tiger Airways to fly from Sydney in Jul-09
SINGAPORE : Sydney Airport has welcomed Tiger Airways' announcement (03-Apr-09) that it will start flying from Sydney in Jul-09. Tiger Airways Australia will be expanding its network by adding the new Sydney-Melbourne route. Virgin Blue and South African Airways enter interline agreement
AUSTRALIA : South African Airways has announced that it has reached a new interline agreement with Virgin Blue. According to Thevan Krishna, SAA’s Head of Australasia, the agreement with Virgin Blue had been negotiated for over a year and meant that passengers would now have the opportunity to book tickets to Johannesburg and greater Africa using Virgin Blue’s extensive domestic network. Pacific Blue Airlines announces new CEO
Pacific Blue Airlines has appointed (02-Apr-09) Mark Pitt as its new CEO, replacing John Bartlett who has retired from the airline. Mr Pitt has been CEO at Christchurch-based Mount Cook Airlines for the past two years. Prior to the CEO position he was Mount Cook Airlines Operations Manager. Tiger Airways to launch flights between Melbourne and Sydney
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced plans to launch flights between Melbourne and Sydney. Flights are scheduled to commence from 03-Jul-2009 with up to four flights between both destinations daily. Pacific Blue announces Melbourne and Sydney-Denpaser
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue anuncia la ruta Melbourne y Sydney-Denpaser Pacific Blue will begin new direct services from Melbourne (3 per week) and Sydney (2 per week) to the Balinese island gateway of Denpasar from 01-Jun-09. The announcement comes after the airline launched its inaugural flights to Bali just three months ago from Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Jetstar criticises Transport Workers Union action
AUSTRALIA : Action taken by the Transport Workers Union (TWU) on 30-Mar-09 that saw ground handling staff walk off and not handle both Jetstar and other international aircraft at Sydney Airport’s International terminal was without basis and adversely impacted international air travellers. Jetstar increases Gold Coast-Tokyo frequency
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has commenced its daily Gold Coast to Tokyo service, adding two weekly services to its existing five-times weekly Gold Coast-Tokyo offering to boost the airline’s services between the Gold Coast and Japan to twice daily. Virgin Blue announces increased Sydney and Melbourne-Bali services
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines Group has announced (27-Mar-09) it will increase its services to Bali from 01-Jun, introducing two brand new routes, one direct from Sydney and the other from Melbourne to the Balinese island gateway of Denpasar. Virgin Blue launches 'hot cross bums sale'
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue will launch a super sale for 3 hours only with 1000 seats up for grabs for AUD19 one-way (taxes included) to go on sale from 7-10 pm Queensland time 26-Mar-09, or until sold out. Virgin Blue criticizes Qantas for frequent flyer program
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue launched (24-Mar-09) a national ad campaign questioning the practice of forcing consumers to sign up for a specific credit card and warning frequent fliers not to be duped out of flexibility and freedom of choice. Jetstar to extend Perth-Denpasar services
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar aumenta sus servios entre Perth y Denpasar In mid-2009, Qantas' wholly-owned subsidiary company, Jetstar Airways (Jetstar) plans to extend its current four-weekly Perth-Denpasar and three-Âweekly Perth-Jakarta return services to Singapore. V Australia appoints WFS to provide cargo handling
V Australia elige WFS como proveedora de sus servicios de carga
Pacific Blue Airlines to launch Adelaide-Fiji and Melbourne-Fiji services
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue Airlines is increasing its international route network, announcing (19-Mar-09) plans to begin non-stop services between Adelaide and Fiji and also Melbourne and Fiji. The carrier will begin the flights from 04-Jun-09 increasing its capacity in and out of Fiji by 25%. V Australia uses Lufthansa Systems' navigation solutions
Lufthansa Systems Virgin Blue’s new long-haul airline, “V Australia“, successfully launched flight operations in February with industry-leading navigation products from aviation IT specialist Lufthansa Systems. The airline will use Lido RouteManual navigation charts for its air and ground navigation purposes. The carrier has also chosen the Lido FMS Navigation Database Service for the central flight management of its growing fleet. Jetstar plans further expansion in Japan
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar quiere expandirse en Japón Jetstar has announced (18-Mar-09) its intention to reinstate direct international services between Cairns and western Japan on the Cairns-Osaka route in Dec-09 when it finalises commercial airport arrangements in Japan to enable this new growth in services to occur. Jetstar announces Perth-Denpasar and Perth-Jakarta services
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has announced (18-Mar-09) new connections to Singapore via its daily Indonesian services (Denpasar and Jakarta) which will offer full connectivity options for passengers travelling onto Europe with Qantas. Hon Albanese MP releases statement regarding Jetstar reinstating Cairns-Osaka flights
AUSTRALIA : The Hon Anthony Albanese MP released (17-Mar-09) the following statement in regards to Jetstar reinstating Cairns-Osaka flights: Jetstar announces Cairns-Osaka route
AUSTRALIA : Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar has announced (17-Mar-09) its intention to reinstate direct international services between Cairns and western Japan on the Cairns-Osaka route in Dec-09 when it finalises commercial airport arrangements in Japan to enable this new growth in services to occur. Virgin Blue announce sale for flights from Perth
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced (16-Mar-09) a WA flight bonanza with SALE fares on Perth-Denpasar, Perth-Karratha, Perth-Newman and Perth-Broome routes effective from 16-Mar-09. Perth Airport welcomes Virgin Blue's new services
AUSTRALIA : Perth Airport has congratulated Virgin Blue following the airline’s announcement 12-Mar-09 of new daily direct services from Perth to Darwin from 28-Apr-09. Virgin Blue announces Melbourne-Darwin and Perth-Darwin services
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has announced (12-Mar-09) a two week fare sale to celebrate the return of competition to the Melbourne-Darwin market with non-stop flights commencing on the route from 28-Apr-09. The airline has also re-affirmed its commitment to Western Australia by introducing direct flights between Darwin and Perth from the same date. Virgin Blue closes sale-and-leaseback deal with BOC Aviation
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has closed (02-Mar-09) a sale-and-leaseback deal with BOC Aviation for one late-2008 vintage aircraft and three new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will be leased for an average lease term of 10 years, with delivery of the three new aircraft scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. Aeropelican announces termination of Inverell-Sydney services.jpg&new_w=100&new_h=100&imageaction=gd)
General Manager of Aeropelican, Paul Graham said, Aeropelican have been operating the Inverell to Sydney service for over two years. Many attempts have been made to ensure the longevity of the air service and to make it a viable route. It is bitterly disappointing that the service will cease in March, however we feel that all avenues have now been exhausted and the economic decline has been a major factor in our decision-making. V Australia launches first commercial service
Australia’s newest international airline, V Australia, takes to the skies 27-Feb-09 with the first commercial service departing Sydney, Australia at 3pm. On board the inaugural flight will be the airline Group’s co-founders, Sir Richard Branson and Brett Godfrey, as well as some special Australian celebrity Guests, including singer Marcia Hines, Getaway presenter Catriona Rowntree and Australian rock band, the Potbelleez. V Australia to make launch flight at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport has congratulated (26-Feb-09) V Australia as it makes its launch flight on 27-Feb-09. V Australia will be flying a daily service from Sydney to Los Angeles in a brand new 360 seat Boeing 777-300ER. Cebu Pacific opens reservation system to corporate clients, offers 30 percent saving
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific (CEB) has opened (25-Feb-09) its reservation system to corporate clients, allowing them primary access to its lowest fares and promotional seat sales, and saving as much as 30%. The booking facility enables corporate clients to directly book their flights and change travel itinerary details on their own. CEB hopes to more than double the number of its corporate and institutional accounts to more than 500 accounts in 2009. Sir Richard Branson sets out on 8-day trip around the world to coincide with the launch of V Australia
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic, has set off on an epic 8-day journey around the world to coincide with the launch of V Australia, the newest airline in the Virgin stable. V Australia receives AOC approval and launches fare promotion
V Australia has been cleared (19-Feb-09) for take off by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) after successfully completing all requirements and receiving its Air Operators Certificate (AOC). Wellington Airport welcomes Jetstar services to the region
AUSTRALIA : Wellington Airport welcomes the announcement by Jetstar (17-Feb-09) to launch domestic services out of Wellington. Jetstar will operate 3 daily return services between Wellington and Auckland and Wellington and 1 daily Christchurch service starting Jun-09. Wellington Airport CEO, Steven Fitzgerald, said, “This is great news for travellers to Wellington, Wellingtonians and the Wellington region.†Firefly introduces Subang-Kerteh service
Firefly introduced (16-Feb-09) its unique route from Subang - Kerteh on 12-Jan-09 and 16-Feb-09, the route was officially launched by the Chief Minister of Terengganu. Firefly's twice-daily flights from Subang to Kerteh signify the carrier's commitment in expanding its domestic network. Jetstar expands New Zealand services, launches promotion
AUSTRALIA : 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). Cebu Pacific starts Cebu-Legaspi service; flies to Catarman and Virac
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific (CEB) will start its Manila-Catarman, Manila-Virac, and Cebu-Legaspi services on 14-Feb-09 using its seventh brand new ATR 72-500 aircraft. V Australia to showcase first 777
V Australia will turn its staff “show and tell†of the airline’s brand new 777-300ER aircraft into a fundraising event to raise funds for the Victoria Bushfires Relief Appeal on 15-Feb-09. Tiger Airways reports Dec-08 on time performance
SINGAPORE : According to figures released (16-Feb-09) by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), Tiger Airways was also Australia’s on-time major airline in December. Tiger Airways announces new marketing agreement with Webjet
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (17-Jan-09) a major new marketing agreement with Webjet. Australian consumers will be able to access Tiger Airways fares using online travel retailer webjet.com.au. Tiger Airways launches 2-for-1 fares
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (13-Feb-09) it is offering 2-for-1 fares on their available fares, starting 18-Wed-09. 2-for-1 fares are available for travel between 01-Apr-09 and 03-Oct-09. The 2-for-1 deal are available in both directions, on the following Melbourne routes: Jetstar eliminates all fuel surcharges
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar announced (12-Feb-09) it will adjust pricing across its international network including the full removal of fuel surcharges on trans Tasman, international short and long haul A330-200* services in Australia and New Zealand in response to lower oil and jet fuel prices. AirAsia offers 500,000 free seats
MALAYSIA : AirAsia throws wide open the doors to the most exciting holiday destinations in Southeast Asia, China and Australia with its latest (11-Feb-09) offer of 500,000 free seats. Virgin Blue announces 5 new routes
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines has announced (11-Feb-09) it will launch five brand new services between a number of ports on its network including daily return flights between Canberra - Hobart, Canberra - Townsville, Townsville - Gold Coast, Townsville - Rockhampton as well as Townsville - Cairns. The new services will all commence from 06-Apr-09. Jetstar to introduce interlining with Qantas and international airlines
Jetstar announced the future introduction of interline ticketing with an initial ten international airlines, headed by Qantas. To be initially launched with Qantas from mid Mar-09, Jetstar is planning interline and ticket settlement agreements with a number of Asian and European international carriers providing seamless ticketing for both airline customers and the travel industry. V Australia receives first B777-300ER
Boeing and the Virgin Group's new V Australia long-haul airline celebrated the first 777-300ER to go to an Australian carrier. The airplane, delivered by Boeing to International Lease Finance and leased to V Australia, is one of seven leased and purchased 777-300ERs V Australia will deploy on trans-Pacific and other routes. Jetstar delivers successful cutover
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar underwent one of its biggest system cutovers in the airline’s five year history when it shut down all electronic check-in and all sales channels at 5.00 pm AEDT on 06-Feb-09 for its previous reservation system to be replaced over the weekend. V Australia launches third trans-pacific route
To celebrate the launch of V Australia’s third trans-Pacific route - direct Melbourne to Los Angeles flights - Australia’s newest international long-haul airline today announced an introductory return Economy class sale fare of AUD1199, which will be available for sale 07-Feb-09 for just four days. The fare is valid for travel from 15-Sept-09 through to 09-Dec-09. Virgin Blue launches AUD1 sale
AUSTRALIA : To celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of Virgin Blue services between Canberra - Sydney and Canberra - Coolangatta, as well as Port Macquarie - Sydney and Albury - Sydney, Virgin Blue launched an internet only ‘AUD1 for one hour’ sale 05-Feb-09. Gold Coast Airport welcomes Jetstar’s Cairns service
AUSTRALIA : Gold Coast Airport welcomed (05-Feb-09) the first inbound Jetstar service from Cairns, linking Queensland’s two destinations. The direct flights between Gold Coast and Cairns will operate three times weekly, and in addition to an expected increase in domestic travel, the service will also provide a direct link for Japanese visitors wanting to visit multiple destinations in Queensland. Jetstar upgrades mobile services
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar updated (04-Feb-09) its mobile web site to now include a ‘change flights’ facility on mobile devices, developed in conjunction with Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd (MTT). Jetstar cutting across to ‘New Skies’ reservation system
AUSTRALIA : On 06-Feb-09, Jetstar will replace its existing reservation system ‘Open Skies’ with a new reservation system ‘New Skies’. The system replacement has been planned over the last 18 months and includes Jetstar, Jetstar Asia/Valuair and Jetstar Pacific. Jetstar launches Gold Coast-Cairns service
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar celebrated the arrival of its inaugural three times weekly Gold Coast-Cairns A320 service, connecting two Queensland destinations via Jetstar's network, and reintroducing Qantas Group service access from western Japan to Tropical North Queensland. Jetstar launches new services to Adelaide and Cairns
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar will celebrate the further growth of its domestic services from its expanding operations in Perth, with the commencement of a new daily service to Adelaide and introduction of 3 times weekly direct Perth-Cairns services commencing 06-Feb-09. Cebu Pacific carries 6.7 million passengers in 2008
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific flew 6.7 million passengers last year for a 23% growth over its 2007 figure. The airline expects to fly 9.3 million passengers this year as it takes delivery of six new aircrafts and expand its route network in the country and in Asia. Cebu Pacific launches zero fare promotion
PHILIPPINES : Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a zero fare promotion for most of its international routes from Clark, Cebu, Manila, and Davao operational hubs. The seat sale will run from 16-Jan-09 to 22-Jan-09 and is valid for travel from 01-Feb-09 to 31-Mar-09. This is non-refundable, and is exclusive of applicable surcharges and government taxes. Jetstar increases Perth-Bali services
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has increased its Perth-Denpasar (Bali) service to four times weekly following its launch in October. Jetstar now fly between Perth and Denpasar (Bali) each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with fares from AUD259 one-way (JetSaver Light) fare at Jetstar.com. Jetstar to offer more flexibility to customers
AUSTRALIA : Following a recent decision in the Supreme Court of Victoria upholding Jetstar’s appeal and setting aside an earlier decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Jetstar will again introduce the flexibility to change the passenger name on a JetSaver and JetSaver Light fare, upon payment of the fare difference and a change fee. V Australia launches fare sale
V Australia Airlines is offering return airfares to the United States of America for up to 45% off the normal economy fare. V Australia is on sale with thousands of AUD1199* fares from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles. Jetstar launches services from Cairns and the Gold Coast to Tokyo
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar celebrated the arrival of its first two A330-200 inaugural services from Cairns and the Gold Coast to Tokyo (Narita), increasing the airline’s weekly services to a total of 19 direct flights between Australia and Japan each week. Pacific Blue CEO to retire
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue Airlines CEO John Bartlett has announced (16-Dec-08) he will retire from the airline in the first quarter of 2009. Mr Bartlett has been CEO at Christchurch-based Pacific Blue for nearly three years and has been with the Virgin Blue Group for nearly six years. Virgin Blue to open “The Lounge†at Perth Airport
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group has announced (09-Dec-08) a key investment in the Western Australia market with a corporate lounge facility “The Lounge†to be opened at Perth Airport in Apr-09. The announcement was made by Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, along with the Virgin Blue Executive Management Team, during a Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia presentation in Perth. Pacific Blue launches Brisbane-Solomon Islands services
NEW ZEALAND : 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. Jetstar launches Brisbane-Darwin-Denpasar services
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar launched (03-Dec-08) a daily Brisbane-Darwin-Denpasar (Bali) flight. Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said, “Jetstar passengers departing Brisbane on our new daily service can now travel through Darwin to Bali on our every day, low fares.†Virgin Blue welcomes Federal Government’s move towards aviation policy
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines has welcomed (02-Nov-08) the Federal Government’s effort to seek a balance between necessary on-going economic reform; the national interest and the aviation sector's role in achieving that; and the primacy of aviation safety and security as outlined in its Aviation Green Paper released by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, The Hon. Anthony Albanese. Jetstar launches Perth-Singapore services
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has commenced (02-Dec-08) its new daily Perth-Singapore service, Jetstar’s third international destination from the Western Australian capital to be introduced following the commencement of flights to Bali (Denpasar) and Jakarta in October. Jetstar launches new campaign - ‘Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee’
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has announced (28-Nov-08) a new campaign to strengthen the carrier’s commitment to offer travellers the lowest fares on all the routes it flies in Australia and overseas. For any traveller who finds a lower internet fare with another carrier at a comparable date and time, Jetstar will beat the comparable fare by 10%. Virgin Blue upgrades Premium Economy product
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced (26-Nov-08) it has boosted its new Premium Economy product. The airline introduced its Premium Economy option on 15-Mar-08. From 27-Nov-08, Premium Economy additions will include complimentary on board food and beverages (including alcohol) as well as complimentary use of Virgin Blue’s individual seat back in-flight entertainment system. Jetstar celebrates checking in of 30 millionth domestic passenger
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has celebrated (26-Nov-08) at Melbourne Airport the checking in of its 30 millionth domestic passenger. Since May-04, Jetstar has carried more than five million passengers through Melbourne Airport alone. Tiger Airways launches free seat sale
SINGAPORE : In the lead-up to Tiger Airways’ first birthday, the airline has launched (18-Nov-08) a free seat promotion across selected domestic routes from both its Melbourne and Adelaide bases for travel between 01-Feb-09 and 30-Jun-09. This sale began at midnight on 18-Nov-08. Tiger Airways extends fare sale
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has extended (14-Nov-08) the fare sale until 18-Nov-08 on all 14 domestic routes. Shelley Roberts, managing director of Tiger Airways Australia said, “My team and I had a look at the success of the sale and came to the conclusion that if a little bit is good even more low low fares are better.†Jetstar celebrates first Darwin-based cabin crew graduates
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has celebrated (13-Nov-08) a major milestone in its goal to establish Darwin as a strategic transport hub into near Asia, with the graduation of its first Darwin cabin crew trainees at a ceremony held in Darwin. Tiger Airways launches special promotion
SINGAPORE : In a lead up to Tiger Airways’ one year anniversary coming this 23-Nov-08, Tiger Airways is offering a special offer available for one week only - for all 14 of its domestic Australia routes. Shelley Roberts Managing Director of Tiger Airways Australia said “At Tiger we love our low low fares. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we will deliver.†Tiger Airways - Why do fuel surcharges exist?
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has never had a fuel surcharge and has wondered why other airlines have needlessly implemented them. As such Tiger Airways is calling for other so-called low cost carriers to immediately remove this arbitrary charge. Virgin Blue reduces fuel surcharges
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue announced (11-Nov-08) it would reduce fuel surcharges by 20% on Virgin Blue domestic and Pacific Blue trans-Tasman and Pacific Island flights following a decline in record high global oil prices over recent months. Jetstar named ‘CAPA Low Cost Airline of the Year’
AUSTRALIA : The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) has named Jetstar the CAPA Low Cost Airline of the Year in the Asia Pacific region for the second consecutive year. It is the third time the carrier has won the prestigious aviation award since its operational launch in May-04 and subsequent large expansion of both short and long haul low fare services. Pacific Blue launches Brisbane - Port Moresby services
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue has taken off (03-Nov-08) from Brisbane International Airport at 9.35am on route to Port Moresby, announcing the beginning of regular services between Australia and Papua New Guinea for the airline. Polynesian Blue celebrates 3rd birthday
SAMOA : Polynesian Blue is celebrating its 3rd birthday with a Birthday Surprise Sale for flights between Apia and New Zealand and Australia. In the three years the airline’s been operating government figures show that holiday arrivals from Australia and New Zealand to Samoa have grown by more than 50%. The Hon Anthony Albanese MP speech - Aviation outlook Asia conference
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government's speech at the Aviation outlook Asia conference: It is an honour to build on this relationship, and deliver the keynote address at the Aviation Outlook Asia Conference. Minister welcomes Jetstar's increased services to Perth
AUSTRALIA : Western Australia's Tourism Minister Liz Constable has welcomed (27-Oct-08) announcement by Jetstar to further increase its services to and from Perth. Jetstar has announced an additional daily service between Singapore and Perth, starting on 02-Dec-08. Jetstar expands services to Perth
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has announced to expand operations to Perth by offering daily direct Perth-Adelaide and 3 times weekly Perth-Cairns A320 services. From 02-Feb-09 Jetstar will commence a daily return service between Perth and Adelaide boosting the Qantas Group capacity by 2,400 seats each week on the route, with Qantas maintaining existing 5 times daily return flights. Pacific Blue increases services to Fiji
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue Airlines announced it will increase services between Brisbane and Fiji (Nadi) from 14 to 16 flights a week. From 19-Dec-08, the additional flights will arrive late into Nadi on Friday and Sunday evenings, returning early on Saturday and Monday mornings. Tiger Airways - Low fares result in major boost for domestic tourism
SINGAPORE : Figures released by the Australian Government’s Bureau of Infrastructure Transport and Regional Economics statistics the entry of Tiger Airways has underpinned significant growth in passenger numbers on the routes it serves. Virgin Blue expands services to Western Australia
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group of Airlines will step up its commitment to Western Australia with the launch of two new destinations along with an additional flight between Perth and Broome. The carrier will begin flights to two destinations of WA - launching daily direct services between Perth and Newman and double daily flights between Perth and Karratha. Jetstar to reintroduce air link between Cairns and western Japan
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar is to reinstate air access from western Japan to Cairns through a new Cairns-Gold Coast domestic service that will directly connect with the carrier’s daily Gold Coast - Osaka international operation. Virgin Blue brings Embraer E-jets to Mildura
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines will fly into north-west Victoria on 13-Oct-08, taking off from Melbourne at 10.40am and touching down in Mildura at 11.40am for the first time using its new EMBRAER E-Jets. Jetstar expands trans Tasman operations
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar will further expand trans Tasman operations announcing the introduction of daily direct Auckland-Sydney* and Auckland-Gold Coast* A320 services commencing 28 Apr-09. (*Subject to regulatory approval). Pacific Blue launches services to Solomon Islands
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue will launch direct flights between Brisbane and the Solomon Islands (Honiara) taking off on 02-Dec-08*, as well as adding three extra seasonal flights each week between Wellington and Brisbane. Boeing strike forces V Australia delay
Virgin Blue Airlines Group announced that an ongoing strike at Boeing Company’s Seattle plant has forced a delay to the planned 15-Dec-08 launch of V Australia. Pacific Blue applies to the Commission
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue Australia has applied to the Commission for an allocation of 1,980 seats per week on the Indonesia route. The capacity is to be used to operate services between Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Denpasar from Dec-08. Jetstar receives approval to expand code share arrangement with JAL
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has received approval to expand its code share arrangement with Japan Airlines (JAL) on two of its future services on the Australia - Japan route. Pacific Blue launches service from Melbourne to Auckland
NEW ZEALAND : Virgin Blue’s international subsidiary Pacific Blue launched its first non-stop service from Melbourne to Auckland. Jetstar introduces more services from Sydney and Melbourne
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar will introduce more services from its major domestic hubs of Sydney and Melbourne commencing 26-Oct-08 including extra weekly flights to the Gold Coast, Ballina Byron and Hobart. Pacific Blue to launch flights from Australia to Indonesia
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue Airlines is expanding its international route network to include Asia for the very first time, with the announcement the airline will launch 11 direct flights a week between Australia and Indonesia from 01-Dec-08. Tiger Airways Australia questions rivals over fuel surcharges
With fuel dropping USD50 since the peak only two months ago Tiger Airways Australia questioned why its competitors need a fuel surcharge when Tiger Airways doesn’t have one. Darwin Airport welcomes Jetstar to commence daily Brisbane-Darwin-Bali flights
Darwin International Airport (DIA) has welcomed the news that Jetstar will commence daily Brisbane-Darwin-Bali flights from 03-Dec-08, with connections from Sydney and Melbourne. Virgin blue to launch new direct Launceston - Brisbane flight
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Airlines has announced it will launch a brand new seasonal service between Brisbane and Launceston to provide direct access between the two destinations. Jetstar further grows services to Bali
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar will subject to regulatory approval, introduce a daily Brisbane-Darwin-Denpasar service from 03-Dec-08, significantly boosting its international operations between Australia and Indonesian. Virgin Blue joins forces with Airlines PNG
NEW ZEALAND : Pacific Blue and Airlines PNG have jointly announced that they have entered into Heads of Agreement that will lead to the commencement of code-share services between Port Moresby and Brisbane from Nov-08 V Australia launches travel agent payment and settlement system
V Australia launched its own travel agent payment and settlement system called the V Australia Settlement Plan or “VSPâ€, in partnership with travel payment specialists eNett International. Tiger Airways leads the pack with best on time performance in Australia
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia has again led the pack when it comes to airline on time performance with the best OTP of any of the major domestic airlines and recorded 0 cancelations for the month. Jetstar commences direct services from Darwin to Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar has commenced direct services from Darwin to Sydney and Ho Chi Minh City. |