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AIA
11/04/2014 15:26
GENERAL
REL: 1526 HRS Auckland International Airport Limited
GENERAL: AIA: AIAL welcomes additional Auckland to Perth direct flights
Media Release | 11 April 2014
Auckland Airport welcomes additional Auckland to Perth direct flights
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Qantas that it will
continue and also increase its seasonal service between Auckland and Perth.
The seasonal service will operate from 5 December 2014 to 26 April 2015 and
follows on from the success of the twice weekly Auckland to Perth service
that was introduced by Qantas last summer.
Glenn Wedlock, Auckland Airport's general manager aeronautical commercial,
says not only does the recent announcement demonstrate the huge popularity of
direct services on the Auckland to Perth route, but the additional flights
could also contribute over $10 million to the New Zealand economy.
"This latest announcement from Qantas to continue providing the direct
seasonal service between Perth and Auckland is a response to the high demand
that was experienced on the route last summer."
"Qantas had 34 flights and nearly 8,000 seats on the Auckland to Perth route
last summer," says Mr Wedlock. "Next summer's service will see Qantas
operating 84 flights and almost 20,000 seats on this route during the
December 2014 to April 2015 period. We estimate this increased summer
service could boost the New Zealand economy by over $10 million."
"Not only will this seasonal service deliver more capacity and choice for
travellers, but it will also stimulate demand by making it more convenient
for passengers to travel between Western Australia and New Zealand,"
continues Mr Wedlock. "As well as this, the proven popularity of the route
will continue to deliver for New Zealand's tourism industry and economy."
"It is also great to see Qantas expanding in Auckland, highlighting the
strength of our market for developing profitable growth."
For more information please visit www.qantas.com.au.
For further information, please contact:
Katie Moore
+64 9 255 9061
+64 27 473 1989
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