stuartfaz
Active Member
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2007
- Posts
- 524
From DJ's website...
LOWEST EVER 1 CENT* FARES FOR OZ TRAVELLERS 1ST FLIGHT TO PORT MACQUARIE 1 GREAT REASON FOR 1 CENT FARES!!!
Monday 4 February 2008: Port Macquarie, Australia: Australian travellers are poised to witness the lowest fare ever offered in the Australian market with Virgin Blue set to launch a 1 cent sale to celebrate its brand new flights to Port Macquarie on the New South Wales, Mid North Coast. The first flight is scheduled to depart Sydney as DJ 1185 at 11.35am and arrive in Port Macquarie at 12.30pm.
The new service is part of the airline’s regional growth strategy and continues to deliver on the commitment Virgin Blue made back in 2000 when the airline first launched, to bring competition and affordability to the heart of Australia’s regional communities, not just capital cities.
To celebrate the occasion in true Virgin Blue style, the airline will offer 1,000 1 cent one-way fares for flights between Port Macquarie and Sydney, INCLUSIVE of taxes and surcharges ($41.73). The special 1000 1 cent Internet only “Fast and Furious” fares will go on sale at 8.00pm tomorrow Tuesday 5th February for four hours until midnight Tuesday 5th February or until sold out. The travel period is from 6 February 2008 and 30 June 2008.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey said, “At 8.00pm tomorrow evening, Virgin Blue will flick the switch and offer what is the cheapest fare ever to be seen in the domestic aviation market.”
The launch of Virgin Blue flights also represents an end to the days of turbo-prop only services with the historic flight marking the first time the city of Port Macquarie will have jet aircraft flights. The commencement of these flights represents a range of new opportunities for the local region.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey said, “These new services for Port Macquarie kick off Virgin Blue’s comprehensive regional growth plan for 2008 and we are excited that Port Macquarie is the first new destination on our expanding route map. You probably won’t get a better deal than a 1 cent flight and while it’s clearly a very special launch fare, it’s an indication that Virgin Blue is serious about generating interest and excitement for people travelling to and from regional destinations like Port Macquarie”.
He continued, “The introduction of Virgin Blue services to other regional cities including Coffs Harbour and Ballina, has been a major driver in increased tourism and business and we are hopeful the same benefits will be experienced by the Hastings region.”
Virgin Blue will operate brand new Brazilian manufactured executive style EMBRAER E-Jets on the route which carries up to 78 passengers in the E-170 and 104 in the slightly larger E-190. The jets have a flying time between Sydney and Port Macquarie of just 40 minutes.
The new service is aimed at both leisure and business travellers and offers additional perks and services for the discerning traveller including Virgin Blue’s Sydney “The Lounge” facility, Velocity Frequent Flyer program and shortly, the new “Premium Economy” in-flight option.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has upgraded the airport to facilitate Virgin Blue services, including the introduction of a security screening facility. The airport extensions are also underway which will allow Virgin Blue to operate jet aircraft flights on a long term basis.
Brett Godfrey added, “Competition is a great thing for consumers and we are committed to bringing long term low fares, good old fashioned service and robust competition to this market and we hope to garner strong community support to ensure longevity for Virgin Blue flights”.
On board today’s launch flight will be key Virgin Blue executives, Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor, Councillor Rob Drew, a number of Port Macquarie tourism and business representatives, special surprise celebrity guest, Globetrotting Getaway presenter, Catriona Rowntree, a group of media travel writers, as well as tourists keen to take advantage of the new services to the Mid North Coast region.
Virgin Blue will operate daily flights between Sydney and Port Macquarie and will closely monitor demand for the services.
Connections will be available from Port Macquarie via Sydney to Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart and Melbourne.
The launch flight will feature Virgin Blue’s traditional in-flight celebrations including free champagne, special limited edition launch flight t-shirt giveaway as well as an in-flight auction and fundraising efforts with all proceeds donated to the Hastings Cancer Trust and Port Macquarie Surf Club.
...
Well there you go. 1 cent.
LOWEST EVER 1 CENT* FARES FOR OZ TRAVELLERS 1ST FLIGHT TO PORT MACQUARIE 1 GREAT REASON FOR 1 CENT FARES!!!
Monday 4 February 2008: Port Macquarie, Australia: Australian travellers are poised to witness the lowest fare ever offered in the Australian market with Virgin Blue set to launch a 1 cent sale to celebrate its brand new flights to Port Macquarie on the New South Wales, Mid North Coast. The first flight is scheduled to depart Sydney as DJ 1185 at 11.35am and arrive in Port Macquarie at 12.30pm.
The new service is part of the airline’s regional growth strategy and continues to deliver on the commitment Virgin Blue made back in 2000 when the airline first launched, to bring competition and affordability to the heart of Australia’s regional communities, not just capital cities.
To celebrate the occasion in true Virgin Blue style, the airline will offer 1,000 1 cent one-way fares for flights between Port Macquarie and Sydney, INCLUSIVE of taxes and surcharges ($41.73). The special 1000 1 cent Internet only “Fast and Furious” fares will go on sale at 8.00pm tomorrow Tuesday 5th February for four hours until midnight Tuesday 5th February or until sold out. The travel period is from 6 February 2008 and 30 June 2008.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey said, “At 8.00pm tomorrow evening, Virgin Blue will flick the switch and offer what is the cheapest fare ever to be seen in the domestic aviation market.”
The launch of Virgin Blue flights also represents an end to the days of turbo-prop only services with the historic flight marking the first time the city of Port Macquarie will have jet aircraft flights. The commencement of these flights represents a range of new opportunities for the local region.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey said, “These new services for Port Macquarie kick off Virgin Blue’s comprehensive regional growth plan for 2008 and we are excited that Port Macquarie is the first new destination on our expanding route map. You probably won’t get a better deal than a 1 cent flight and while it’s clearly a very special launch fare, it’s an indication that Virgin Blue is serious about generating interest and excitement for people travelling to and from regional destinations like Port Macquarie”.
He continued, “The introduction of Virgin Blue services to other regional cities including Coffs Harbour and Ballina, has been a major driver in increased tourism and business and we are hopeful the same benefits will be experienced by the Hastings region.”
Virgin Blue will operate brand new Brazilian manufactured executive style EMBRAER E-Jets on the route which carries up to 78 passengers in the E-170 and 104 in the slightly larger E-190. The jets have a flying time between Sydney and Port Macquarie of just 40 minutes.
The new service is aimed at both leisure and business travellers and offers additional perks and services for the discerning traveller including Virgin Blue’s Sydney “The Lounge” facility, Velocity Frequent Flyer program and shortly, the new “Premium Economy” in-flight option.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has upgraded the airport to facilitate Virgin Blue services, including the introduction of a security screening facility. The airport extensions are also underway which will allow Virgin Blue to operate jet aircraft flights on a long term basis.
Brett Godfrey added, “Competition is a great thing for consumers and we are committed to bringing long term low fares, good old fashioned service and robust competition to this market and we hope to garner strong community support to ensure longevity for Virgin Blue flights”.
On board today’s launch flight will be key Virgin Blue executives, Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor, Councillor Rob Drew, a number of Port Macquarie tourism and business representatives, special surprise celebrity guest, Globetrotting Getaway presenter, Catriona Rowntree, a group of media travel writers, as well as tourists keen to take advantage of the new services to the Mid North Coast region.
Virgin Blue will operate daily flights between Sydney and Port Macquarie and will closely monitor demand for the services.
Connections will be available from Port Macquarie via Sydney to Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart and Melbourne.
The launch flight will feature Virgin Blue’s traditional in-flight celebrations including free champagne, special limited edition launch flight t-shirt giveaway as well as an in-flight auction and fundraising efforts with all proceeds donated to the Hastings Cancer Trust and Port Macquarie Surf Club.
...
Well there you go. 1 cent.
