Jetstar takes off to the South Pacific with first flights to Fiji
29-Mar-2010 Australia’s low fares leader Jetstar has today celebrated its inaugural services to the South Pacific with direct flights to Fiji, one of the most popular destinations for Australian holidaymakers seeking a fun and friendly beach international getaway just four hours from Sydney.
Jetstar will now offer a four times weekly A320 service between Sydney and Fiji (Nadi), with connections available to and from Melbourne.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said since Jetstar had decided to enter the Fiji market, the price of airfares from Australia to Fiji had dropped dramatically.
"Greater competition for flights between Australia and Fiji is great for consumers seeking a value-for-money getaway for their next overseas holiday," Mr Buchanan said.
"Jetstar currently offers every day fares from Sydney to Fiji from $189 one-way. This is substantially below our main competitors who offer lead-in fares from around $249 one-way."
Jetstar's low fares good times services to Fiji operate with its modern A320 fleet will offer the choice of portable video on demand units for hire with latest movie releases, TV programs, music videos and audio tracks plus a range of hot food, snacks, beverages and alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
All Jetstar fares and Jetstar Holidays packages to Fiji are covered by the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee whereby Jetstar will beat any competitor by 10 per cent. (Conditions Apply#).
Jetstar Holidays offers a great range of value-for-money flight and accommodation packages perfect for family holidays, romantic getaways or affordable short breaks to Fiji at Jetstar.com.
Packages currently available include Stay 7, Pay 5 at The Naviti - and kids eat free from $862 per person from Sydney and $1035 per person from Melbourne**.
Mr Buchanan said Jetstar had a positive outlook for its Fiji services.
"Fiji fits well into the extensive holiday destinations on offer for Australians through Jetstar's growing low fares network, including Bali, Phuket, Bangkok, Singapore, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Melbourne.
"Jetstar is experiencing strong demand for our Fiji services and we look forward to stimulating further growth. We will pursue future opportunities to build upon our existing services which will benefit the tourism industry and broader economy of Fiji," Mr Buchanan said.
Jetstar's Sydney-Nadi schedule from 29 March 2010 - 3 April 2010
(Departs Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat)
JQ 119 09.00 - 14.05 JQ 120 15.05 - 19.00
Jetstar's Sydney-Nadi schedule from 4 April 2010 - 2 October 2010
(Departs Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat)
JQ 119 09.00 - 15.05 JQ 120 16.05 - 19.00