DJ snares spot in new ADL terminal
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DJ snares spot in new ADL terminal
AAP
Virgin snares Adelaide spot
August 20, 2002
VIRGIN Blue has signed to be a tenant of a new $200 million terminal to be constructed at Adelaide Airport.
South Australian Premier Mike Rann said he expected construction of the new terminal would now start early next year and it would open late in 2004.
Qantas signed to be the terminal's other anchor tenant last month.
Mr Rann said the commitment of both airlines had been critical to the new terminal going ahead.
"I am delighted that Virgin Blue have publicly announced and today signed a letter to Adelaide Airport Limited confirming their involvement in the proposed new terminal," Mr Rann said in a statement after meeting with Virgin Blue chief executive Brett Godfrey in Brisbane.
"Virgin Blue told me that they will move into the former Ansett terminal in September and remain there on a temporary basis until construction of the new terminal is completed."
Mr Rann said there would now be a "world-class terminal that will incorporate regional, domestic and international airlines rather than the dogs' breakfast that currently exists at Adelaide Airport".
He said some documentation, design and planning issues still needed to be worked through with Virgin Blue.
State Opposition Leader Rob Kerin welcomed today's announcement, saying the current terminal was unacceptable.
"I urge Virgin Airlines and Qantas to finalise an agreement on the terminal to allow building work to start," Mr Kerin said.
AAP
Virgin snares Adelaide spot
August 20, 2002
VIRGIN Blue has signed to be a tenant of a new $200 million terminal to be constructed at Adelaide Airport.
South Australian Premier Mike Rann said he expected construction of the new terminal would now start early next year and it would open late in 2004.
Qantas signed to be the terminal's other anchor tenant last month.
Mr Rann said the commitment of both airlines had been critical to the new terminal going ahead.
"I am delighted that Virgin Blue have publicly announced and today signed a letter to Adelaide Airport Limited confirming their involvement in the proposed new terminal," Mr Rann said in a statement after meeting with Virgin Blue chief executive Brett Godfrey in Brisbane.
"Virgin Blue told me that they will move into the former Ansett terminal in September and remain there on a temporary basis until construction of the new terminal is completed."
Mr Rann said there would now be a "world-class terminal that will incorporate regional, domestic and international airlines rather than the dogs' breakfast that currently exists at Adelaide Airport".
He said some documentation, design and planning issues still needed to be worked through with Virgin Blue.
State Opposition Leader Rob Kerin welcomed today's announcement, saying the current terminal was unacceptable.
"I urge Virgin Airlines and Qantas to finalise an agreement on the terminal to allow building work to start," Mr Kerin said.
AAP
Nunc est bibendum
A little while ago, VB didn't want to be involved in this 'expensive' terminal and wanted to keep operating out of the other side. Must have been a good deal! 
