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GENERAL: AIA: AIA welcomes Jetstar to regional aviation market in NZ
Media Release | 18 June 2015
Auckland Airport welcomes Jetstar to regional aviation market in New Zealand
Jetstar has announced today that it will launch a new fleet of aircraft onto
regional services in New Zealand from mid-December 2015.
Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport's chief executive, says he welcomes the
announcement, which will bring benefits to travellers flying regionally in
New Zealand.
"The addition of Jetstar to the regional market is great news for travellers
as it means more seats, better prices and increased connectivity on regional
services. This will not only benefit people living in the regions, but also
Kiwis and international travellers wanting to visit the regions."
"This announcement is very positive for New Zealand tourism. Expanding air
service connectivity, domestically and regionally, is a key part of achieving
sustainable tourism growth for all of New Zealand," continues Mr Littlewood.
"As well as this, increased air connectivity is critical to reaching the
targets outlined in the New Zealand Tourism Industry Association's Tourism
2025 strategy, which we are committed to supporting."
"We would like to congratulate Jetstar on today's announcement. We look
forward to working closely with their team to support its regional services
commencing in December 2015," finishes Mr Littlewood.
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For further information, please contact:
Simon Lambourne
+64 27 477 6120
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