Virgin launches to Newman and Karratha
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ORE-SOME !!! VIRGIN BLUE ANNOUNCES 1000 $9* WA FARES TO CELEBRATE NEW FLIGHTS TO NEWMAN AND KARRATHA
VIRGIN BLUE UNEARTHS A NEW ERA OF AIR TRAVEL FOR MINING COMMUNITY
Tuesday 21 October 2008: Virgin Blue Group of Airlines will step up its commitment to Western Australia with the launch of two new destinations along with an additional flight between Perth and Broome.
The carrier will begin flights to two of WA’s key mining communities, today launching daily direct services between Perth and Newman and double daily flights between Perth and Karratha.
In traditional form and in honour of its foray into the WA mining market, Virgin Blue has announced a special “ORE-SOME $9*” sale fare (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) one-way between both destinations and Perth. 1,000 fares will be up for grabs via Virgin Blue Home at 5pm WA time (7pm AEST) for one hour or until sold out. Flights are for travel in November and December 2008.
Virgin Blue’s first flight to Newman will touch down at 9.10am and the inaugural flight to Karratha will land at 2.30pm. On board both flights will be a strong Virgin Blue contingent, including Senior Executive (and former Newman local) Richard Tanner, as well as VIP Guests from the corporate and mining sectors.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “We looked very closely at the opportunity to bring real value to both Newman and Karratha in terms of competitive air travel and identified both communities as having the need for alternative air travel options. We already have relationships with the mining companies who see the benefits of working with us to achieve their business travel needs in terms of affordability and reliability.”
He continued, “The launch of two new routes is a significant investment for the Virgin Blue Group and is a vote of confidence in the WA market. It also signals our strong focus on WA and our commitment to work with the mining community, the businesses that support the mining communities and of course the general community who rely on air travel to travel to Perth and beyond.”
Virgin Blue will operate brand new EMBRAER executive style jets on both intra-WA routes which offers a sleek, comfortable ride with a flying time between Perth and Newman of one hour and 40 minutes and Perth and Karratha of two hours. Virgin Blue offers connecting flights from Newman and Karratha to over five destinations via Perth including Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
The airline has evolved its product over recent years to offer a business style product in terms of flexible fares, a loyalty program “Velocity” and has a comprehensive route network providing convenient connecting flights from Perth to the east coast. Off the back of the additional flights and the growing number of WA business travellers, Virgin Blue is currently reviewing the option of opening a “The Lounge” facility at Perth airport.
Brett Godfrey added, “Virgin Blue has been trumpeting the merits of competition and affordable fares for years and you only have to look at the figures to see the potential positive impact Virgin Blue will have on travel budgets. It is particularly critical for remote areas where people rely on air travel for access to the rest of the state and country”.
Karratha - Everyday fares start from $219* one way on the internet, 23% less than the equivalent competitor fare of $283 one-way on the internet. (as at 20 October 2008)
Newman -Everyday low fares start from $199* one way on the internet, 24% less than the equivalent competitor fare of $261 one way on the internet. (as at 20 October 2008)
Virgin Blue recently doubled flights between Perth and Broome providing a more convenient schedule, additional capacity and more competitive fares to one of Australia’s most highly rated tourist destinations.
“WA is poised to become an even more significant part of our national route network; we are serious about providing the state with even more flight options and destinations. Our team will work closely with the business, leisure and government communities to identify how we can provide benefits, convenient schedules and essential savings in the face of challenging economic times”, finished Brett Godfrey.
VIRGIN BLUE UNEARTHS A NEW ERA OF AIR TRAVEL FOR MINING COMMUNITY
Tuesday 21 October 2008: Virgin Blue Group of Airlines will step up its commitment to Western Australia with the launch of two new destinations along with an additional flight between Perth and Broome.
The carrier will begin flights to two of WA’s key mining communities, today launching daily direct services between Perth and Newman and double daily flights between Perth and Karratha.
In traditional form and in honour of its foray into the WA mining market, Virgin Blue has announced a special “ORE-SOME $9*” sale fare (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) one-way between both destinations and Perth. 1,000 fares will be up for grabs via Virgin Blue Home at 5pm WA time (7pm AEST) for one hour or until sold out. Flights are for travel in November and December 2008.
Virgin Blue’s first flight to Newman will touch down at 9.10am and the inaugural flight to Karratha will land at 2.30pm. On board both flights will be a strong Virgin Blue contingent, including Senior Executive (and former Newman local) Richard Tanner, as well as VIP Guests from the corporate and mining sectors.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “We looked very closely at the opportunity to bring real value to both Newman and Karratha in terms of competitive air travel and identified both communities as having the need for alternative air travel options. We already have relationships with the mining companies who see the benefits of working with us to achieve their business travel needs in terms of affordability and reliability.”
He continued, “The launch of two new routes is a significant investment for the Virgin Blue Group and is a vote of confidence in the WA market. It also signals our strong focus on WA and our commitment to work with the mining community, the businesses that support the mining communities and of course the general community who rely on air travel to travel to Perth and beyond.”
Virgin Blue will operate brand new EMBRAER executive style jets on both intra-WA routes which offers a sleek, comfortable ride with a flying time between Perth and Newman of one hour and 40 minutes and Perth and Karratha of two hours. Virgin Blue offers connecting flights from Newman and Karratha to over five destinations via Perth including Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
The airline has evolved its product over recent years to offer a business style product in terms of flexible fares, a loyalty program “Velocity” and has a comprehensive route network providing convenient connecting flights from Perth to the east coast. Off the back of the additional flights and the growing number of WA business travellers, Virgin Blue is currently reviewing the option of opening a “The Lounge” facility at Perth airport.
Brett Godfrey added, “Virgin Blue has been trumpeting the merits of competition and affordable fares for years and you only have to look at the figures to see the potential positive impact Virgin Blue will have on travel budgets. It is particularly critical for remote areas where people rely on air travel for access to the rest of the state and country”.
Karratha - Everyday fares start from $219* one way on the internet, 23% less than the equivalent competitor fare of $283 one-way on the internet. (as at 20 October 2008)
Newman -Everyday low fares start from $199* one way on the internet, 24% less than the equivalent competitor fare of $261 one way on the internet. (as at 20 October 2008)
Virgin Blue recently doubled flights between Perth and Broome providing a more convenient schedule, additional capacity and more competitive fares to one of Australia’s most highly rated tourist destinations.
“WA is poised to become an even more significant part of our national route network; we are serious about providing the state with even more flight options and destinations. Our team will work closely with the business, leisure and government communities to identify how we can provide benefits, convenient schedules and essential savings in the face of challenging economic times”, finished Brett Godfrey.
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Virgin check in desks were installed in PKA over the weekend replacing the old pearl aviation Pannawonica check in desks. A friend told me the Jungle Jet is in KA now.
Virgin check in desks were installed in PKA over the weekend
Virgin Blue will operate brand new EMBRAER executive style jets on both intra-WA routes
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A contract was if DJ wanted Newman then they had to also fly Karratha.
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Well they were the words from the mouths of those who organised the route. Newman was only awarded if they DJ flew into KTA. I am just repeating what I was told.
Does Mcmahons have mining in the KTA area? I have no info on their setup..
Good thing DJ we were in KTA yesterday arvo, QF 738 went tech, up loaded 50+ pax.
Does Mcmahons have mining in the KTA area? I have no info on their setup..
Good thing DJ we were in KTA yesterday arvo, QF 738 went tech, up loaded 50+ pax.
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kittyblue, you would want to go back to your source then, mcmahon have no presence in karratha, there was no requirement for dj to service karratha as well as newman...
Good thing DJ we were in KTA yesterday arvo, QF 738 went tech, up loaded 50+ pax.
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Well as the CBRSYD flights were it took a bit for people to get on board, now those services are really doing well. 50 pax for day the day, and they are just regular pax. Not industry sector contract people.
As for the 738 flying from the 27th, daylight savings kicks in then so I imagine the IT didn't check the data inputted. KTA have only been trained in EJET handling, they skipped the NG training.
As for the 738 flying from the 27th, daylight savings kicks in then so I imagine the IT didn't check the data inputted. KTA have only been trained in EJET handling, they skipped the NG training.
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The Virgin Blue online timetable has Karratha & Newman switching to 737's from Monday the 27th
All CBR-BNE, BNE-ROK and all other E90 services are apparantly changing to 73G overnight!
Hopefully they will fix it soon, I want to know the aircraft types for the additional HBA and LST services from December that are in their booking engine but not in their schedules!