1 November 2007: Port Macquarie, Australia:
Virgin Blue Airlines today announced it will launch flights to the New South Wales city of Port Macquarie from February next year^, following an extensive year long review of more than 21 airports around Australia.
The airline made the announcement and launched $69* launch fares between Port Macquarie and Sydney, during a flying visit to the city with the brand new EMBRAER E-170 jet aircraft that will be used on the new route.
Virgin Blue recently took delivery of the first of 20 of the Brazilian manufactured aircraft which will give the airline the opportunity to start flying to more regional Australia destinations, such as Port Macquarie.
The flight was greeted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport & Regional Services and local MP Mark Vaile and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor, Councillor Rob Drew.
Mr Vaile congratulated Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and Virgin Blue Airlines onworking together toestablish a long term commitment to the region.
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