Jetstar to start low fare Trans Tasman flights

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Airline Jetstar is set to commence direct services from Christchurch to 4 major Australian destinations with launch flights commencing from 1 December 2005.

In announcing its first international operations, Jetstar will base 2 Airbus A320 aircraft in Christchurch to enable a highly competitive entry into the Trans Tasman market before the end of the year.

Jetstar will operate a minimum daily return Trans Tasman flights to Sydney (10 times weekly), Melbourne (9 times weekly) and per day to Brisbane (7 times weekly). The low fares airline will also commence a new Trans Tasman route for the Qantas Group by introducing a 2 times weekly direct Gold Coast service, with flights from 3 December, further enhancing Jetstar’s large presence at one of Australia’s premier tourism gateways.

Jetstar’s commercial launch of Trans Tasman services includes a 39,000 Seat Sale, now open with all inclusive web fares at $139 at Jetstar.com. The sale will end at midnight Wednesday 10 August 2005, unless seats sell out prior. Sale fares on Jetstar’s new Christchurch services are for the travel period between 1 December 2005 and 30 June 2006. Sale fares are subject to availability.