Jetstar’s Cairns–Christchurch service gets off the ground
Jetstar has commenced the first non-stop service between Christchurch and Cairns. Flight JQ136 from Christchurch touched down in Cairns at around 10:40am on Wednesday aboard the A320-200 VH-VQL. The flights will operate three times per week, adding an estimated 70,000 trans-Tasman seats. “Jetstar’s direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns will slash hours and cost from the journey, giving passengers every reason to book the holiday they’ve been waiting for. This service is commencing at an ideal time, ahead of the lengthy Easter school holidays when families and friends are keen to reconnect,” Richard Baker, CE of Cairns Airport, said. According to Jenn Armor, executive manager, customer, at Jetstar, the route is part of the carrier’s efforts to add low-cost fares between Australia and New Zealand.<br/>
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Jetstar’s Cairns–Christchurch service gets off the ground
Jetstar has commenced the first non-stop service between Christchurch and Cairns. Flight JQ136 from Christchurch touched down in Cairns at around 10:40am on Wednesday aboard the A320-200 VH-VQL. The flights will operate three times per week, adding an estimated 70,000 trans-Tasman seats. “Jetstar’s direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns will slash hours and cost from the journey, giving passengers every reason to book the holiday they’ve been waiting for. This service is commencing at an ideal time, ahead of the lengthy Easter school holidays when families and friends are keen to reconnect,” Richard Baker, CE of Cairns Airport, said. According to Jenn Armor, executive manager, customer, at Jetstar, the route is part of the carrier’s efforts to add low-cost fares between Australia and New Zealand.<br/>
