Pacific Blue exit NZ Domestic

Pacific Blue have announced their exit from the New Zealand domestic market, while refocusing their efforts on trans tasman and short haul international flights.

“Pacific Blue will cease flying New Zealand domestic routes and redeploy its New Zealand-based aircraft on to trans-Tasman and medium haul international routes. Guests holding forward bookings on New Zealand domestic routes from 18 October onward will be provided with re-accommodation and refund options,”

“By year-end, V Australia will be fully devoted to international long haul business more suited to the B777 fleet, with Fiji serviced by Pacific Blue."

Key dates:

• From 6 August 2010, Brisbane - Hamilton (New Zealand) flights increase from three to four flights per week. Sydney – Hamilton flights ceased on 30 July;
• From 18 August 2010, Denpasar - Melbourne direct flights will increase from five flights per week to daily;
• From 19 August 2010, Perth – Phuket services will increase from two to three flights per week;
• From 17 September 2010, Brisbane – Dunedin services will increase from three to four flights per week; and
• From 31 October 2010, Christchurch – Melbourne frequency will increase from four flights per week to a daily service.


Virgin Blue Press release HERE

Dominion Post Stuff article HERE