Monthly Archives: February 2009

Jetstar announces $1 fares on NZ domestic routes

NZPA reports that Jetstar has officially announced its assault on the domestic New Zealand air travel market with flights between Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown. The Qantas subsidiary will start with two A320 aircraft from June 10 operating four city … Continue reading

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Jetstar goes New Zealand

Business Day reports that Qantas is replacing its New Zealand domestic service with subsidiary Jetstar in a reduction aimed at the slowing travel market. Jetstar will take over routes servicing Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown, while cutting its Rotorua route, … Continue reading

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Jetstar could add fourth airline to main trunk routes

NZPA reports that a price war on New Zealand’s main domestic airline routes is likely, with Jetstar set to announce plans to join the market. Some in the travel industry expect Jetstar to reinstate some of the off-peak services between … Continue reading

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Asia’s budget airlines eye growth, trade barriers

The Associated Press reports that Asia’s budget airlines should benefit from bargain hunting travelers amid a global economic slowdown, as long as government barriers don’t stifle expansion of this still young business, industry experts said. Low-cost carriers are poised to … Continue reading

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Jetstar scraps fuel surcharge, clients save up to $68

The Australian reports that JetStar has scrapped fuel surcharges on its international routes, saving passengers up to A$68 each way. The airline announced it would remove the levy from its trans-Tasman flights as well as its short-haul and long-haul international … Continue reading

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