PACIFIC BLUE COMMENCES AUCKLAND-MELBOURNE SERVICES

Virgin Blue’s international subsidiary Pacific Blue launched its first non-stop service from Melbourne to Auckland on the 22nd of September treating inaugural Guests to a “Pasifika Style” themed flight complete with commemorative t-shirts, champagne and Pavlova (the sweet treat the Kiwis claim to have invented!).

Pacific Blue announced the new service in July, becoming the first low-cost carrier to fly the route. Commenting on the launch Virgin Blue’s Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said the airline’s entry to a new market would introduce additional competition and a new airline choice for travellers.

“Year round the Melbourne-Auckland route is a busy corridor in both directions certainly for business travelers as well as leisure travelers visiting Auckland or entering New Zealand through the Auckland gateway.

"Both cities have an exceptional calendar of major sporting, entertainment and cultural events so we're looking forward to stimulating competition which will encourage more people to fly frequently in both directions," he said.

Pacific Blue operated one of its brand new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation jets - “Maiden New Zealand” - on the launch flight.

In recent months Pacific Blue has also announced a range of new routes including Auckland to Melbourne and Sydney, Sydney to Vanuatu, and Brisbane to Port Moresby.

Aero-Care provides the ground handling services for Pacific Blue at Melbourne Tullermarine’s International airport and Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International airport.

Aero-Care provides ground handling services nationally for Tiger Airways in fifteen locations creating local employment and new job opportunities.

If your interested in a career with Aero-Care go to the employment section on our website www.aerocare.com.au

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