Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch direct
flights between Auckland, New Zealand and Brisbane, Australia.
With support from the Queensland
Government’s Aviation Attraction Investment Fund, Jetstar will
operate the service with four flights per week using Airbus A320
aircraft.
The flights are scheduled to take off on Monday, 27 March
2023, just in time for the Easter school holidays.
“This is the
first time we’ve offered direct flights between Brisbane and
Auckland, and we’re confident this new return service will be
extremely popular with our customers,” said Stephanie Tully,
Jetstar Group CEO.
“Queensland offers holidaymakers everything from beautiful
beaches, tropical islands and the outback to some of the best fine
dining and shopping experiences in Australia. Our amazing
low-fares mean New Zealanders will be able to spend more on enjoying those incredible activities and we thank the Queensland
Government for their support of the new route.”
“Jetstar’s deals from Auckland are predicted to
bring more than 35,000 Kiwis across the ditch to Brisbane a year,
contributing $44 million and 430 jobs to Queensland’s visitor
economy,” said Stirling Hinchliffe, Queensland Tourism Minister. “We know many New Zealand
families have relatives and friends living in Southeast Queensland
and that’s why we’re backing Jetstar’s new, convenient direct
flights to Brisbane. As one of Queensland’s traditional
top five nations for holiday arrivals, we’re excited to partner
with Jetstar to welcome Kiwis to Brisbane for family reunions and
world-class visitor experiences. With Brisbane
temperatures consistently in the high 20s for Easter, it’s the
perfect time for New Zealanders to come in out of the cold and
claim a spot in the warm Queensland sun. From koalas and
island adventures in Moreton Bay to the Gold Coast theme parks,
Queensland is the place to be for an extended holiday with family
and friends this Easter.”
