NZ to get new domestic airline
Aug 21st 2007, 3:31 am
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NZ to get new domestic airline
Tuesday, 21 August 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Virgin Blue subsidiary Pacific Blue has said it will
announce details later this week of its entry into New Zealand's
domestic market.
On Thursday the company, which flies to New Zealand will unveil launch
routes, fares and long term strategy for the new low-cost domestic
airline.
A company press release said the new airline would bring 'affordable
fares and competition to New Zealand'.
new Zealand's domestic air routes are dominated by Air New Zealand
with Qantas flying a smaller number of flights.
Travel agents have welcomed the surprise announcement that low cost
carrier Virgin will become a player in the domestic market.
Flight Centre general manager Rick Hamilton said the introduction of
the airline to domestic routes would be a terrific boost for New
Zealand consumers and to tourism in this country.
"Increased competition can only be a good thing for New Zealand
travellers, who have been demanding more flight availability," said Mr
Hamilton.
Mr Hamilton says the arrival of Virgin will also make Virgin's
Australian and Pacific Island routes more accessible to New
Zealanders.
Virgin Airlines is a low cost carrier that has revolutionised
Australia's domestic and international air transport networks with a
highly competitive, 'no-frills', but fun service.
Mr Hamilton says business travellers will also benefit greatly from
Virgin's flights.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4172862a10.html
BREAKING NEWS: Virgin Blue subsidiary Pacific Blue has said it will
announce details later this week of its entry into New Zealand's
domestic market.
On Thursday the company, which flies to New Zealand will unveil launch
routes, fares and long term strategy for the new low-cost domestic
airline.
A company press release said the new airline would bring 'affordable
fares and competition to New Zealand'.
new Zealand's domestic air routes are dominated by Air New Zealand
with Qantas flying a smaller number of flights.
Travel agents have welcomed the surprise announcement that low cost
carrier Virgin will become a player in the domestic market.
Flight Centre general manager Rick Hamilton said the introduction of
the airline to domestic routes would be a terrific boost for New
Zealand consumers and to tourism in this country.
"Increased competition can only be a good thing for New Zealand
travellers, who have been demanding more flight availability," said Mr
Hamilton.
Mr Hamilton says the arrival of Virgin will also make Virgin's
Australian and Pacific Island routes more accessible to New
Zealanders.
Virgin Airlines is a low cost carrier that has revolutionised
Australia's domestic and international air transport networks with a
highly competitive, 'no-frills', but fun service.
Mr Hamilton says business travellers will also benefit greatly from
Virgin's flights.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4172862a10.html
