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Snow bunnies and adrenaline junkies will be among those expected to fly on Pacific Blue’s brand new year round direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown. The new services are set to launch tomorrow, just in time to carve up the slopes for spring skiing.
The new flights are part of Pacific Blue’s ongoing expansion plans and coincide with the launch of other international direct services from Australia to Dunedin and Hamilton, New Zealand.
Virgin Blue’s sister airline will operate a twice weekly service designed to suit those travelling to Queenstown to experience the delights of one of New Zealand’s premier tourist destinations.
Sydney-Queenstown: Two flights a week
- Special launch day celebratory fare of $209* one-way on the internet
- Regular lead-in fares will start from $299* one-way on the internet.
Virgin Blue Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “Our Guests have lobbied us for some time to start direct flights from Sydney to Queenstown so we’re responding to them at last with the opening of the new route.”
He continued, “It’s no secret Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most popular year round destinations and we are excited to be bringing more, choice and convenience for travellers wanting to fly direct, fly affordably and of course fly the fun way with Pacific Blue’s friendly crew.”
The carrier is also expanding into New Zealand’s regional centres in recognition of the tourism opportunities and desirability’s of the non-metropolitan destinations and the unique attractions the New Zealand’s tourism regions have to offer. Whether it’s the cobbled streets or ski slopes of Queenstown, the penguins in Dunedin or glow-worm caves and cultural heritage in Hamilton, these regional cities and towns have plenty to offer.
Forward bookings for Queenstown are trending well with early indications showing group bookings are going gangbusters. The service will be a year round flight and Pacific Blue will work closely with local businesses and tourism organisations to entice travellers to experience the summer sights and delights of the region including wineries, bush walking and of course mountain climbing.
Tomorrow’s launch flight will take off from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport at 10.30am and arrive in Queenstown at 3.35pm. On board the first flight will be Pacific Blue executives who will conduct in-flight launch activities including a charity auction to raise money for New Zealand’s registered charity “Cure Kids”.
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