Jetstar NZ domestic coming
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by creator2003 » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:59 am
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikatotimes/4852751a6004.html
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Jetstar says it could take off at Hamilton International Airport as early as next year.
The Australian budget airline said expansion of its domestic and trans-Tasman network to regional centres, including Hamilton, could start as soon as next year. The service would replace Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights which will be scrapped in April.
Although it is not a done deal, the news Jetstar is courting Hamilton is a welcome boost for the airport, which desperately needs another carrier to retain its international status and to pay for a costly recent terminal upgrade.
But there is a catch the airport would first have to drop its landing fees.
Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston, speaking on behalf of the five councils which have shareholdings in the airport company, described Jetstar's news as encouraging and said the airport had already offered "significant concessions" on landing fees.
"The airport company, with the full support of the shareholding councils, is putting together a package to attract airlines," Mr Livingston said this morning. "The only (real) revenue stream the airport will have is car parking and rent from businesses. My feeling is Air New Zealand pulling out of Hamilton has made it more attractive ... they have not got the competition."
Airport chief executive Chris Doak welcomed the news and said the airport had the infrastructure to service two airlines offering domestic services. "There's no problem there. The capability is there to have two airlines operating. That's what used to happen with Kiwi and Freedom."
Asked about the concessions on landing fees, Mr Doak said: "I have got no comment to make about that. That's commercially sensitive."
Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan said the airline would look at expansion to Hamilton, and other larger regional centres like Rotorua, Palmerston North, Dunedin and Queenstown, next year.
But Mr Buchanan said it was up to regional airports to make services profitable by reducing their charges. Smaller airports often focused on short-term incentives to attract airlines which left again when the incentive period expired. They had to take a long-term view of investing and building those markets and forego the $25 passenger charge, he said.
As the service grew and the number of passengers passing through the airport increased, the yield for airports improved.
"But it takes a long time, it is not something that happens in a year or two or three. It is over a five or 10-year period where you build a critical mass."
Jetstar's announcement comes the day after the airport appointed Kiri Goulter to re-establish a regional tourism body in the Waikato and attract a new low-cost international carrier to the city. She will take up the new post on March 9.
Meanwhile, a major review of airline safety has recommended charging passengers of small planes $4.66 each to fund the search of an extra 6.5 million domestic passengers. This would combat the risks of drunk fliers and the threat of a terrorist attack. The Air Line Pilots' Association supported improved screening because nothing had been done to improve small craft safety since the alleged attempted hijacking of a 19-seat Blenheim flight last February.
"Five bucks, I don't think, is too big an ask, even in these cost-critical times," said Air Line Pilots' Association aviation security co-ordinator Captain Paul Lyons. "Surely, we want our children, our elderly, anyone who is unable to reasonably defend themselves, we want them to be safe when they fly. And we're not even asking passengers whether they've got a knife in their bags."[/quote]
Cool Hamilton and jetstar
oh and this bit aswell i like
The Australian budget airline said expansion of its domestic and trans-Tasman network to regional centres, including Hamilton, could start as soon as next year. The service would replace Air New Zealand's trans-Tasman flights which will be scrapped in April.
Although it is not a done deal, the news Jetstar is courting Hamilton is a welcome boost for the airport, which desperately needs another carrier to retain its international status and to pay for a costly recent terminal upgrade.
But there is a catch the airport would first have to drop its landing fees.
Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston, speaking on behalf of the five councils which have shareholdings in the airport company, described Jetstar's news as encouraging and said the airport had already offered "significant concessions" on landing fees.
"The airport company, with the full support of the shareholding councils, is putting together a package to attract airlines," Mr Livingston said this morning. "The only (real) revenue stream the airport will have is car parking and rent from businesses. My feeling is Air New Zealand pulling out of Hamilton has made it more attractive ... they have not got the competition."
Airport chief executive Chris Doak welcomed the news and said the airport had the infrastructure to service two airlines offering domestic services. "There's no problem there. The capability is there to have two airlines operating. That's what used to happen with Kiwi and Freedom."
Asked about the concessions on landing fees, Mr Doak said: "I have got no comment to make about that. That's commercially sensitive."
Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan said the airline would look at expansion to Hamilton, and other larger regional centres like Rotorua, Palmerston North, Dunedin and Queenstown, next year.
But Mr Buchanan said it was up to regional airports to make services profitable by reducing their charges. Smaller airports often focused on short-term incentives to attract airlines which left again when the incentive period expired. They had to take a long-term view of investing and building those markets and forego the $25 passenger charge, he said.
As the service grew and the number of passengers passing through the airport increased, the yield for airports improved.
"But it takes a long time, it is not something that happens in a year or two or three. It is over a five or 10-year period where you build a critical mass."
Jetstar's announcement comes the day after the airport appointed Kiri Goulter to re-establish a regional tourism body in the Waikato and attract a new low-cost international carrier to the city. She will take up the new post on March 9.
Meanwhile, a major review of airline safety has recommended charging passengers of small planes $4.66 each to fund the search of an extra 6.5 million domestic passengers. This would combat the risks of drunk fliers and the threat of a terrorist attack. The Air Line Pilots' Association supported improved screening because nothing had been done to improve small craft safety since the alleged attempted hijacking of a 19-seat Blenheim flight last February.
"Five bucks, I don't think, is too big an ask, even in these cost-critical times," said Air Line Pilots' Association aviation security co-ordinator Captain Paul Lyons. "Surely, we want our children, our elderly, anyone who is unable to reasonably defend themselves, we want them to be safe when they fly. And we're not even asking passengers whether they've got a knife in their bags."[/quote]
Cool Hamilton and jetstar
oh and this bit aswell i like
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Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan said the airline would look at expansion to Hamilton, and other larger regional centres like Rotorua, Palmerston North, Dunedin and Queenstown, next year[/quote]
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by Anthony » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:22 pm
Oooh thanks mate.
I like that bit as well... particularly the bit about Rotorua.
Looks like they might beat Pac Blue to the punch for some of the smaller centres like ROT and HLZ. Might shut the Hamilton councillor up for a bit too.
Pois0n, Jet Connect are keeping the Rotorua route up until sometime in June.
At that point, Jetconnect's domestic network will be dissolved and most of it replaced by Jetstar.
I like that bit as well... particularly the bit about Rotorua.
Looks like they might beat Pac Blue to the punch for some of the smaller centres like ROT and HLZ. Might shut the Hamilton councillor up for a bit too.
Pois0n, Jet Connect are keeping the Rotorua route up until sometime in June.
At that point, Jetconnect's domestic network will be dissolved and most of it replaced by Jetstar.
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by Daniel » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:41 pm
Apparently today there were more very cheap flights (something like $4.00) and so Air New Zealand responded with $3.00 fares on Grab-A-Seat.
Jetstar really are bringing some competition to the New Zealand market.
Jetstar really are bringing some competition to the New Zealand market.
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by greaneyr » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:23 pm
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Jetstar chief executive Bruce Buchanan said the airline would look at expansion to Hamilton, and other larger regional centres like Rotorua, Palmerston North, Dunedin and Queenstown, next year.[/quote]
Wait a second, 'expansion' to... centres like Queenstown... ? They've already confirmed they will be flying into Queenstown.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and go against my home town, instead giving my vote to Rotorua as the first destination they should expand into. I only say this since they have a domestic jet service and are the ones set to lose the most if it goes. The catch is, I want jets here after that!
Wait a second, 'expansion' to... centres like Queenstown... ? They've already confirmed they will be flying into Queenstown.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and go against my home town, instead giving my vote to Rotorua as the first destination they should expand into. I only say this since they have a domestic jet service and are the ones set to lose the most if it goes. The catch is, I want jets here after that!
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by Naki » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:30 pm
greaneyr wrote:QUOTE (greaneyr @ Feb 20 2009, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wait a second, 'expansion' to... centres like Queenstown... ? They've already confirmed they will be flying into Queenstown.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and go against my home town, instead giving my vote to Rotorua as the first destination they should expand into. I only say this since they have a domestic jet service and are the ones set to lose the most if it goes. The catch is, I want jets here after that!
Wouldnt bet on that - more likely Hamilton and Dunedin .. both are a lot bigger than Palmy..actually I don't think they will expand beyond Rotorua and Queenstown outside the three main centres - not for the next few years anyway - despite what they say ...unless they get something smaller than A320s
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by larral1123 » Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:43 pm
24 more days till service starts
but is qantas jetconnect closing ??
but is qantas jetconnect closing ??
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by Anthony » Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:45 am
I do like all these sales. I'm considering booking an overly complicated half Air NZ, half Jetstar itinerary for some joyriding. Just hope nothing goes wrong. None of the travel periods fall on school holidays which is disappointing.
Jetconnect won't be closing, only the NZ domestic part. Jetconnect will continue to operate some flights across the Tasman. They're getting newer 737 800s with PTVs and stuff for that.
Still hoping to see Rotorua on Jetstar's radar.
Jetconnect won't be closing, only the NZ domestic part. Jetconnect will continue to operate some flights across the Tasman. They're getting newer 737 800s with PTVs and stuff for that.
Still hoping to see Rotorua on Jetstar's radar.
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