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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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Budget airline Jetstar set to expand
TVNA reports that budget airline Jetstar is looking for up to 250 new pilots, cabin crew and ground staff for its expanding New Zealand business. The Qantas offshoot flies to Australia from Christchurch, and will add transtasman services to Auckland … Continue reading
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Australian discount domestic airfares fall to 17-year low
The Australian newspaper reports that domestic airfares have hit their lowest level since 1992, according to a new survey that shows the cheapest fares are nearly 30% lower than a year ago. The 17-year low, revealed in figures for January … Continue reading
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Malaysia’s low-cost airport evacuated due to fire
Associated Press reports that Malaysia’s low-cost airport terminal has been evacuated and flights delayed after a fire broke out Friday in a duty-free shop. Airport fire chief Jasni Ali said the blaze caused thick smoke at the terminal and forced … Continue reading
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AirAsia unveils plans for own airport outside Malaysian capital
AFP reports that budget carrier AirAsia on Thursday unveiled plans to shift to its own US$460m airport outside Kuala Lumpur and abandon its overcrowded terminal next to the main international hub. The move has thrown into doubt the national airport … Continue reading
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Tiger fares from A$17
The Australian reports that Melbourne-based Tiger Airways yesterday launched a network-wide, half-price sale, including one-way tickets starting at A$17.49. Tiger said thousands of tickets would be available during the five-day sale for travel between next month and October. The airline … Continue reading
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