Jetstar’s Arrival Good News for Wellington Economy

Jetstar’s Arrival is Good News for Wellington’s Economy

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the arrival of Jetstar onto New Zealand domestic air routes particularly as a much needed carrier to Wellington.

“Jetstar’s entry will enhance competition, lower fares and increase the options to fly into and out of the city,” said Chamber CEO, Charles Finny.  

“It provides an opportunity to increase the numbers of visitors to Wellington providing a boost to the region’s economy – not least the tourism industry. 

“Enhanced competition and more flights should also increase Wellington businesses and other travellers’ ability to travel around the country more cost effectively. Suppliers of services to the airlines will also benefit from the increased flights.

“We hope that Jetstar will eventually expand its flights in and out of Wellington to a wider range of domestic destinations as well as to trans-Tasman flights.

“The Chamber has an excellent relationship with Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue and Qantas and we are looking forward to developing an equally good relationship with Jetstar.

“We have long believed that competition on air routes is the best way to deliver cost effective customer services and is also ultimately in the best interests of the airlines.  Improved transportation links are crucial to the growth of the Wellington and New Zealand economies”, Mr Finny concluded.
 

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