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South Pacific NewsJetstar introduces 820,000 additional annual low fare seats from Melbourne and Sydney
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar will dramatically expand its low fare flying from its major Melbourne and Sydney flying hubs, with an extra 45 weekly services to be added to capital city and holiday destinations such as Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle, Townsville, and Ballina-Byron. Sydney Airport welcomes Etihad Airways and Virgin Blue Group partnership
Sydney Airport Chief Executive Officer Russell Balding has welcomed the announcement made today by Etihad Airways to increase services between Sydney and Abu Dhabi to twice daily. The Virgin Blue Group announces second phase of network review
The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines announced today the second phase of its network review with the introduction of Airbus A330-200 aircraft for its domestic network and an overhaul of its international long haul network. Jetstar announces more low fare flying for Cairns
Low fares leader Jetstar will further expand its domestic low fare offering for Cairns by almost 30 per cent from early 2011, announcing new additional daily services from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and building to a daily return Gold Coast-Cairns flight. AirAsia celebrates the Spirit of Merdeka with low fares
MALAYSIA : AirAsia, the leading and largest low cost carrier in Asia has more low fares coming your way with its Merdeka Sales campaign. Cebu Pacific slashes Osaka, Kota Kinabalu seats by 33%
Offers seat sale as low as P599 to five destinations AirAsia says hello to Hat Yai with inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA : AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline celebrates its inaugural flight to Hat Yai from Kuala Lumpur signifying AirAsia’s final connection to South Thailand with a 90 percent flight load. Tiger Airways awarded rights to Manila; Daily flights to begin 31-Oct
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has been awarded rights to serve Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from Singapore. WIAL sees a future for Pacific Blue in Wellington
Wellington Airport is disappointed that Pacific Blue will cease flying domestically within New Zealand. CEB drops fares to P499 in select domestic and China sale
The country’s low fare leader, Cebu Pacific (CEB) announces a ‘Go Lite’ seat sale as low as P499 to select domestic and China destinations, from August 17-19, 2010 or until seats last. Jetstar to further grow domestic New Zealand flying
Low fares leader Jetstar will significantly grow its domestic New Zealand operations over the next year solidifying its position as New Zealand’s second airline. Virgin Blue Group of Airlines announces first phase of network review
The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines (VBA) Chief Executive Officer John Borghetti today announced the first phase of the Group’s network review aimed at delivering increased competition and capturing growth opportunities. Tiger Airways increases distribution network in Malaysia by 14,000 times with e-Pay
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways is expanding its distribution network in Malaysia by more than 14,000 times with the introduction of e-pay. Customers in Malaysia now have a convenient way to pay cash for their Tiger Airways flights. CEB adds flights to Mindanao; offers Davao hub sale as low as P499
The Philippines’ largest airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) announces a ‘Go Lite’ seat sale as low as P499 for its flights from its Davao hub. The sale period is from August 6-9, 2010, for travel this October 1-31, 2010. Virgin Blue flights to Uluru commence
AUSTRALIA : The Virgin Blue Group of Airlines this morning dispatched its inaugural Sydney to Uluru service. AirAsia X announces direct flight to Seoul
MALAYSIA : AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long-haul, low-fare airline today announces its latest international route from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, Korea; the eleventh destination for the airline after Australia, India, Taiwan, China and Europe. THAI and Tiger Airways to launch "Thai Tiger" new Low Fare Airline in Bangkok
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Tiger Airways Holdings Limited today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new low fare airline called Thai Tiger Airways Private Limited. The new airline will operate the same low fare, low cost model as the other airlines in the Tiger Airways Group, and is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2011, pending regulatory approvals. Jetstar takes off to Auckland from Melbourne and Cairns
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar will further expand its high value trans Tasman operations introducing new direct A320 services from Melbourne and Cairns to its fledging flying hub in Auckland. Tiger Airways claims ‘Greenest Airline’ newest fleet + more passengers flying lighter
Tiger Airways Claims ‘Greenest Airline’ Newest Fleet + More Passengers Flying Lighter = Less Fuel Burned, Lower Costs and Less Emissions! Jetstar to grow low fare flights to Launceston by 40 percent
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar will expand its future operations into Launceston by 40 percent, introducing new daily services from Melbourne and Sydney in December to its northern Tasmanian gateway. Jetstar to explore future growth in Launceston
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar is actively exploring future growth opportunities for its services to Launceston. Jetstar announces flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
AUSTRALIA : Melbourne Airport welcomes Jetstar’s announcement to expand direct access from Victoria to New Zealand’s iconic South Island ski fields with a new twice-weekly service between Melbourne Queenstown starting from 16 December. Jetstar launches trans Tasman flights to Queenstown - fares 30 percent lower
Australia’s low fares leader Jetstar is expanding direct access from Australia to New Zealand’s iconic South Island ski fields with new two times weekly trans Tasman services from Melbourne and the Gold Coast direct to Queenstown starting from mid December this year. Tiger Airways to increase Singapore fleet from 10 to 14 aircraft by end 2010
Tiger Airways Singapore will be increasing its fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft from the current 10 to 14 by December 2010. Jetstar introduces latest navigation technology for New Zealand operations
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar has introduced the latest in Required Navigation Performance (RNP) with the airline’s entire fleet of New Zealand aircraft now operating with the technology. Virgin Blue Holdings: Resignation of director
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Holdings: Resignation of director Tiger Airways slashes fares in 48-hour frenzy
Tiger Airways is expecting a 48-hour madness this Tuesday and Wednesday, with 200,000 seats at big discounts up for grabs. West is best as Tiger Airways connects Avalon with Adelaide & Perth
SINGAPORE : Australia’s low fare leader Tiger Airways today announced it would begin flying to Perth and Adelaide from its new base at Avalon Airport, creating even more affordable travel options for all Australians. Jetstar set to further expand New Zealand low fare operations
AUSTRALIA : Low fares leader Jetstar has unveiled plans to further expand its New Zealand operations, announcing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft to enter service later this year, and actively review value based long haul flying in a first for this market. Jetstar Airways teams with SuccessFactors
AUSTRALIA : SuccessFactors, Inc. announced that Jetstar Airways (Jetstar) has selected the entire Business Execution (BizX) Software Suite to help with both the employee experience and the customer travel experience. Tiger Airways again advances delivery of new aircraft
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has advanced the delivery of a further two new Airbus A320 aircraft from the next financial year to the current financial year ending 31 March 2011. Jetstar announces iPad trial for in-flight entertainment
AUSTRALIA : Australia's low fares airline Jetstar has announced it will trial the newest and hottest new gadget in the world, the iPad, for onboard entertainment Pacific Blue to launch 4th weekly flight to Cook Islands
Pacific Blue announced today that it would begin a permanent fourth weekly flight between Auckland and Rarotonga starting in July, adding over 9,000 extra seats to the route each year. Flying high - new Tiger MD gets his wings
Tiger Airways Australia said today that in addition to delivering solid profitability, new Managing Director Crawford Rix would be tasked with the goal of making the airline the most reliable in Australia when he starts the role on June 1st. Fly cheaper - AND FASTER - with Tiger Airways’ new convenient web check-in
Tiger Airways passengers can now save even more time on their journey with the convenience of web check-in as Australia’s favourite airline makes it even easier and ever more affordable for all Australians to travel by air. AirAsia lands in India’s Silicon Valley
Continuing to spread its wings in the Indian market, AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, flew into the Silicon Valley of India today, with the launch of its inaugural flight on the Bangalore-Kuala Lumpur sector. Jetstar to launch Singapore’s first long haul low fare airline
AUSTRALIA : Jetstar, the world’s first and leading value based long haul airline, is to operate long haul services from Singapore to Australia, North Asia and/or European destinations from late 2010. Jetstar welcomes 50 millionth passenger at Melbourne
AUSTRALIA : Today Jetstar welcomed their 50 millionth passenger at Melbourne Airport, an outstanding achievement for the airline. Virgin Blue: Discussions with Air New Zealand
In response to media speculation today, Virgin Blue confirmed that it has been in discussions with Air New Zealand over several months regarding commercial co-operation on Trans Tasman markets. Virgin Blue first Australian Airline to offer a new way to check-in via your mobile
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue has launched a revolutionary, innovative new process to check in and board on domestic flights via a traveller’s mobile called “Check-Mate”. Tiger’s got Victoria covered
Melbourne based Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd (a fully-owned subsidiary of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited1), today announced its third base for Australia and new flights to operate from Avalon Airport in Victoria later this year. Macquarie to acquire a portfolio of aircraft from AIG's International Lease Finance Corp
Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG, ADR: MQBKY) today announced that Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) has entered into an agreement to acquire an aircraft operating lease portfolio from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). AirAsia X doubles flights from Melbourne
Melbourne Airport welcomes AirAsia X’s announcement to increase to twice daily services from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur. The increased frequencies will double the current schedule of seven flights per week to fourteen from the beginning of July. One million Kiwis choose to fly Jetstar within New Zealand
Low fares airline Jetstar today celebrates over one million passengers equivalent to one in four Kiwis choosing to fly Jetstar’s New Zealand domestic services since its launch in June 2009. Virgin Blue signs major aircraft deal - up to 105 new boeing 737's for future growth
AUSTRALIA : Virgin Blue Group confirms it has just formally signed an agreement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing, for up to 105 brand new 737 aircraft. Tiger Airways announces return of Melbourne - Darwin route
SINGAPORE : Australia’s only true low fare airline, Tiger Airways, announces it will make a welcome return to Darwin, with flights on sale now on the popular Melbourne Darwin route. Tiger Airways announces three flights to Brisbane
SINGAPORE : Brisbane is set to reap the benefits of Tiger Airways’ Low Fare Revolution with the unprecedented launch of three new services on the same day between the Queensland capital and Melbourne, Adelaide and Rockhampton. Jetstar takes off to the South Pacific with first flights to Fiji
Australia’s low fares leader Jetstar has today celebrated its inaugural services to the South Pacific with direct flights to Fiji, one of the most popular destinations for Australian holidaymakers seeking a fun and friendly beach international getaway just four hours from Sydney. Jetstar introduces new flights for Cairns
Low fares leader Jetstar will this week introduce 22 additional weekly services for the important Cairns market, with the relaunch of a direct international Cairns-Osaka A330 service and extra domestic flights between Cairns and Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. Tiger continues to grow Melbourne base
Melbourne Airport today warmly welcomes the inaugural Melbourne - Brisbane services from Tiger Airways. The services will run up to three times daily between the two cities. Pacific Blue: New Auckland-Cairns direct flights take off today
Pacific Blue will begin taking Kiwi travellers direct to the lush beauty of Tropical North Queensland today when its inaugural flight from Auckland to Cairns takes off at 4.00pm. Tiger Airways appoints Crawford Rix as Managing Director, Australia
Tiger Airways Holdings today announced that it has appointed a new Managing Director for its Australian operations. Pacific Blue to launch Cairns-Auckland service
Pacific Blue, Virgin Blue’s New Zealand-based international airline, will this evening launch its first international service from Cairns to Auckland, heralding a new era in choice and fare competition on the trans-Tasman route, as well as boosting tourism to Far North Queensland. Jetstar 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) (“Axiata”), PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (“XL”), 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 (“iaa”) and Thai AirAsia co. ltd. (“TAA”) 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 día 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 compañía 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 día. 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), aerolínea filipina líder 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 aerolínea 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 aerolínea 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 compañías 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 aerolínea 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-weekly 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. |