Jetstar celebrates two years of low fares around New Zealand

9 June 2011

Auckland (2 pages)

Jetstar celebrates two years of low fares around New Zealand

1.7 million low fare seats sold and we’re only getting started

Low fares airline Jetstar is rewarding its loyal customers with a two-for-one sale to celebrate two years of domestic flying within New Zealand.

In June 2009, Jetstar launched its domestic New Zealand services with a special offer of $1 flights. Since then, more than 130,000 flights have been purchased for under $50 within New Zealand. In total, Jetstar has sold more than 1.7 million domestic seats within New Zealand, with more than half of these travelling for under $100.

Jetstar currently connects New Zealand with domestic flights between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. From 15 July, Jetstar will commence flights between Dunedin and Auckland (# Subject to regulatory approval).

Jetstar Group Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said Jetstar has allowed more New Zealand families to enjoy more holidays.

“We are proud to offer customers an affordable alternative in New Zealand, providing the opportunity for more people to travel more often for less,” Mr Buchanan said.

“We are committed to providing the lowest fares and keeping the competition honest.”

To celebrate this special milestone, Jetstar customers have the opportunity to ‘Take a Friend for Free’ on direct flights to New Zealand and overseas destinations. The sale is on now until 1.59am (NZST) 10 June 2011, unless sold out prior. (#*Terms and conditions apply)

The Take a Friend for Free Sale means that for every sale Starter fare a person books, they will receive an additional sale Starter Fare for free. Fares are one way, checked baggage not included. Checked baggage and extras can be purchased, additional fees apply per passenger.

To take advantage of Jetstar’s ‘Take a Friend for Free’ promotion, visit Jetstar.com (#*Terms and conditions apply).

In addition to domestic flying, almost 1.1 million Jetstar passengers have flown from New Zealand to overseas destinations including Australia and Singapore.

Jetstar commenced trans Tasman services to Melbourne in December 2005 and has since grown to serve Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney with A320-200 services.

In addition, in March Jetstar began international long haul flying to Singapore with A330-200 aircraft, allowing New Zealand customers to connect to Jetstar’s extensive pan Asia network#^.

Jetstar recently provided support to the heroes and residents affected by the February Christchurch earthquake with a rugby league-inspired Gold Coast holiday for over 200 Christchurch emergency workers and their families. Jetstar also provided support to ‘hero families’ through the “Rise Up Christchurch” telethon and funds through a donation program.

etstar’s media Twitter account: www.twitter.com/JetstarNews

Jetstar flights are covered by the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee, whereby Jetstar will beat any competitor by 10 per cent. The comparable fare must be for a one way direct flight on the same route at a comparable time. For more information, visit Jetstar.com.

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