New service: Virgin Australia’s 68-seater turboprop aircraft is headed to Port Macquarie.
Mark October 19 in your calendar.
That is the date Virgin Australia kicks off its daily return service linking Port Macquarie and Brisbane, subject to regulatory approval.
Virgin Australia group executive commercial Liz Savage said the fares would start from $99 one-way.
The flights will be operated by 68-seater turboprop aircraft.
Mid North Coast Regional Tourism Organisation chairwoman Kathy Balodis said the direct flights with Brisbane opened up a new leisure market.
The Hastings attracts holiday makers driving between Sydney and Brisbane.
Direct flights to and from Brisbane pave the way for even more tourism opportunities.
“It will help so much that Virgin Australia has a direct flight [with Brisbane], and it gives people an opportunity to fly at a great rate,” Mrs Balodis said.
She predicts passengers will embrace the new service.
Mid North Coast Tourism executive officer Belinda Novicky said the flights would benefit Port and the surrounding area.
She said the flights would, for example, attract couples on short breaks and families looking for a weekend away, especially if the fares were competitively priced.
International tourists could also “fly-hop” between Sydney, Port Macquarie, Brisbane and Cairns, Mrs Novicky said.
Flights linking Port Macquarie and Queensland’s capital went on sale on Monday.
Virgin will operate its Sydney to Port Macquarie services using the 68-seater turboprop, replacing the Embraer E170 aircraft.
Meanwhile, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council continues to work towards its proposed multi-million dollar airport upgrade.
The upgrade would open up the airport to interstate jets.
Source: http://www.portnews.com.au
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