Jetstar to operate from Osaka to OOL
GOLD COAST WELCOMES DAILY JAPAN SERVICE
JETSTAR will be the latest low cost international carrier to fly into Gold Coast Airport
following the official announcement of the Gold Coast - Japan service today.
From 1 October 2008 Jetstar will change it’s current daily Sydney-Osaka-Brisbane service to
operate via the Gold Coast in lieu of Brisbane.
The change in services will allow for access from both the Gold Coast and Sydney, with the
carrier introducing an Osaka-Gold Coast* daily service in addition to a five times weekly A330-
200 tag service from Sydney. (*flights subject to regulatory approval)
The announcement confirms the Gold Coast’s continued advancement as a leading destination
on both a domestic and international level, cemented by the strong support from the trade
industry in both Australia and Japan.
Gold Coast Airport Chief Operating Officer, Paul Donovan said the announcement was
extremely exciting and is symbolic of the future of tourism on the Gold Coast.
“This announcement is a logical step forward for the region in light of recent figures showing
the vast majority of inbound Japanese passengers choose to end their journey on the Gold
Coast.
“The commitment from Jetstar is a real boost for the region and signifies their belief that the
future of international tourism on the Gold Coast is looking brighter than ever.
“The collaborative marketing efforts of our team, Gold Coast Tourism and the industry as a
whole have contributed to a successful result in this instance.
“This additional service follows hot on the heels of Gold Coast City Council last week
renewing their faith in the future of tourism on the Gold Coast and their support is crucial,”
Mr Donovan said.
“We are thrilled we will soon be welcoming the Osaka service into the Gold Coast – it will not
only provide additional low-cost services for international travelers, but also give locals yet
another option for international travel.
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“The terminal expansion currently underway, which will include international facilities
targeted directly to the low-cost carriers for fast turnarounds, was an alluring prospect for
Jetstar but ultimately it was the lure of the Gold Coast as a whole that finally clinched the
deal,” Mr Donovan said.
Gold Coast Tourism spokesperson Ben Pole said the announcement would be a boost for the
region’s tourism industry.
“Access is key for the tourism industry, we can create the desire for the destination but it is
essential to have access such as this to convert interest into visitation, that has been
achieved here,” he said.
“This is sure to assist our visitation from Japan which currently stands at 150,000 visitors and
$122.6 million in visitor spend, a market that has traditionally been one of our largest sources
of international tourists but has suffered a decline in recent years, direct daily Jetstar flights
will be a significant boost.”
“Following on from the renewed commitment of Gold Coast City Council to support the Five
Year Plan for Tourism, commitments such as this from major players like Jetstar and Gold
Coast Airport really strengthen the future of the Gold Coast’s most significant industry,
tourism.”
Gold Coast Airport Pty Limited is a Queensland Airports Limited company.
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For more information please contact:
Melissa Pearce
Communications Coordinator
Queensland Airports Ltd
Ph: 07 5589 1107
Mb: 0437 331 557
Ben Pole
Public Relations
Gold Coast Tourism
Ph: 07 5584 6220
Mb: 0437 343 104