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Competition A Plus For Wellington
23 August 2007
Competition A Plus For Wellington
Wellington City Council, Wellington International Airport, and Positively Wellington Tourism have welcomed Pacific Blue to Wellington. Mike Basher, Acting CEO of Wellington Airport, says consumers could look forward to benefits which will flow from increased domestic competition.
“Virgin Blue runs a highly successful airline in its domestic Australian operations which offers very competitive fares. The entry of Virgin’s New Zealand arm, Pacific Blue, means New Zealanders will now have access to a market where there is genuine but profitable domestic competition.” Wellington Mayor, Kerry Prendergast, says the introduction of Pacific Blue services would be a win for both Wellington and Wellingtonians.
“Their entry to the domestic market will make Wellington an even more desirable tourist destination for the many New Zealanders who are rediscovering our fantastic city. It will also mean cheaper travel for Wellingtonians. It’s a win:win.” Positively Wellington Tourism CEO, Tim Cossar, says the arrival of Pacific Blue will have an impact on the domestic visitor market. “We know that airline competition in the past has tended to stimulate the market. It’s highly likely we will see increased domestic travel to Wellington, as a result of this announcement.”
Pacific Blue will begin operations from Wellington Airport on 15 November commencing with 5 daily flights to Auckland and 3 to Christchurch.
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Wellington Airport
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Wellington Airport provides a world class airport for visitors, the Wellington region and New Zealand. It's international terminal, The Rock, is ranked 4th best in the World. Being very close to the CBD saves 5.4 million travellers plenty of time and makes Wellington a more attractive place to visit. The Airport won the Wellington Gold Awards for Safety and is a major supporter of local events, attractions and community groups.
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