Virgin Blue to launch flights to Christmas and Cocos Islands
Low cost airline Virgin Blue will celebrate ‘Christmas in April’ this year as the airline confirms its intention to commence non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and Cocos (Keeling Islands) with fares from as little as $464 one-way on the net.
The three weekly flights from Perth to Christmas Island are set for take-off on Thursday April 1, 2010 with services between Perth and Cocos Island commencing shortly after on Saturday April 3. Flights between Cocos Island and Christmas Island will also commence on April 3.
Virgin Blue has committed one of its executive-style Embraer E-190 jets onto the new routes, an aircraft which has the capacity to carry 104 Guests on each sector, upload more freight and reduce the overall flying time to and from the mainland.
Virgin Blue Airlines Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said Virgin Blue was pleased to have been awarded the contract to provide services to Christmas and the Cocos Island, boosting its domestic network to 30 Australian destinations.
“The secret is finally out! Being literally only a few hours from Perth, Christmas and Cocos Islands are hands down two of the best, unspoilt and truly unique island holiday destinations our region has to offer. As with other markets we’ve entered we’re confident our new services will further stimulate tourism to these most remarkable jewels in the Indian Ocean and also help to strengthen relations with the mainland.”
While the new flights are within the Australian domestic network, all services to and from Australia will arrive into and depart from Perth International Airport. You can get detailed information at virginblue.com.au.
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