Avalon Airport For Jetstar
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Avalon Airport For Jetstar
A regional airport south west of Melbourne is set to become the headquarters for Qantas's new budget airline, according to a news report.
The new airline, Jetstar, is set to announce tomorrow that it will base itself at Avalon Airport, near Geelong, National Nine News reported tonight.
Qantas had been expected to announce its plans for Jetstar's routes, fare structure and headquarters at a press conference tomorrow.
Avalon airport is owned by businessman Lindsay Fox, who was a key player in the bid to resurrect Ansett after its collapse three years ago.
The site, which borders the Princes Freeway, is believed to have been chosen because of the major road's lack of tolls, free parking for passengers and lower landing fees than at Melbourne Airport.
Qantas's engineering services are already based there.
Avalon Airport is also the home of the Australian International Airshow, which is held every two years.
Lindsay Fox's son David said he could not comment on the location of the airline.
"Oh look, it's a very exciting facility," Mr Fox told Channel Nine. "We're working on several projects at the present moment. But look, I don't think we're in a position to make any comment."
Mr Fox said tomorrow's announcement was "Possibly exciting news, could be very exciting news."
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks said: "Well I'm not (sure) that that is settled yet. But I do know that Avalon is a great location. It's a good airport. It's got great capacity."
Jetstar is believed to have modelled the business on cut-price European carriers such as Ireland-based outfit Ryanair, which uses secondary capital city airports.
JetStar is due to start flying in May.
The new airline, Jetstar, is set to announce tomorrow that it will base itself at Avalon Airport, near Geelong, National Nine News reported tonight.
Qantas had been expected to announce its plans for Jetstar's routes, fare structure and headquarters at a press conference tomorrow.
Avalon airport is owned by businessman Lindsay Fox, who was a key player in the bid to resurrect Ansett after its collapse three years ago.
The site, which borders the Princes Freeway, is believed to have been chosen because of the major road's lack of tolls, free parking for passengers and lower landing fees than at Melbourne Airport.
Qantas's engineering services are already based there.
Avalon Airport is also the home of the Australian International Airshow, which is held every two years.
Lindsay Fox's son David said he could not comment on the location of the airline.
"Oh look, it's a very exciting facility," Mr Fox told Channel Nine. "We're working on several projects at the present moment. But look, I don't think we're in a position to make any comment."
Mr Fox said tomorrow's announcement was "Possibly exciting news, could be very exciting news."
Victorian Premier Steve Bracks said: "Well I'm not (sure) that that is settled yet. But I do know that Avalon is a great location. It's a good airport. It's got great capacity."
Jetstar is believed to have modelled the business on cut-price European carriers such as Ireland-based outfit Ryanair, which uses secondary capital city airports.
JetStar is due to start flying in May.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not from Melbourne but isnt Avalon a long way from the City and most inner City suburbs?
I mean they are saying free parking...at Avalon but what if you finish work and want to catch a Taxi to the Airport, as MOST people do in Australia.
What would a cab fare be and would cabs go that far?
Again not from Melbourne but am fairly sure it's a fair way away.
I mean they are saying free parking...at Avalon but what if you finish work and want to catch a Taxi to the Airport, as MOST people do in Australia.
What would a cab fare be and would cabs go that far?
Again not from Melbourne but am fairly sure it's a fair way away.
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Avalon is a far hike from Melbourne - however I couldn't tell you how much it would cost in a taxi. From Tullamarine to the city costs around $35-40, so I imagine it would be a whole more than that!
I'm guessing that there will be an airport bus - its a low cost carrier so I suspect airport buses would be acceptable rather than paying $$ for a taxi.
I'm guessing that there will be an airport bus - its a low cost carrier so I suspect airport buses would be acceptable rather than paying $$ for a taxi.
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avalon
From my understanding after looking at the jestar website, avalon airport is going to be used when flying to and from mel to syd or bne
all other flights to and from mel will be at tullamarine in melbourne.
I have no idea why they have done this it seems really weird.
Also information on the Jetstar website says
"FREE SEATING
Like most low cost carriers Jetstar has a free seating policy. This means that you will not be allocated a boarding pass with a seat number and cannot request seats when you make a booking.
It does not mean that you will miss out on sitting with your family.
We will pre-board families and passengers with special needs.
All other passengers will be given a boarding priority on their boarding pass, this will be based on the time that you checked in.
For example: Passengers with numbers 1-50 will board the aircraft first followed by numbers 51 – 100. "
all other flights to and from mel will be at tullamarine in melbourne.
I have no idea why they have done this it seems really weird.
Also information on the Jetstar website says
"FREE SEATING
Like most low cost carriers Jetstar has a free seating policy. This means that you will not be allocated a boarding pass with a seat number and cannot request seats when you make a booking.
It does not mean that you will miss out on sitting with your family.
We will pre-board families and passengers with special needs.
All other passengers will be given a boarding priority on their boarding pass, this will be based on the time that you checked in.
For example: Passengers with numbers 1-50 will board the aircraft first followed by numbers 51 – 100. "
