Gold Coast Airport celebrated Jetstar’s first-ever flight from Dunedin this week, which will operate three times a week and facilitate 58,000 seats between the two cities.
“This new route is a key part of our biggest expansion in New Zealand in over a decade, and we’re excited to be delivering more opportunities for Kiwis to travel for less,” said Jetstar New Zealand head, Shelley Musk.
The Aussie budget carrier now serves six New Zealand destinations, including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Hamilton, which recently launched.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the first flight from Dunedin, opening up new opportunities for tourism, business and visiting friends and relatives,” said Qld Airports Limited CEO Amelia Evans.
“This new connection not only enhances our international network but also caters tothe significant New Zealand expatriate community residing on the Gold Coast.”
Meanwhile, the Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell, noted the role that the new route plays in the state’s broader tourism strategy.
“We’ve just launched a 20 year tourism plan Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future and attracting flights like these are a major part of our strategy,” he said.
