Pacific Blue to Launch Direct Flights to Tonga
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Sep 20, 2005, 09:29
It will be the first time Tonga will be serviced by a low cost carrier, providing an affordable alternative to the existing traditional airlines currently servicing the country, says a Virgin Blue press release. Subject to Government approval, the new services to Tonga will be the fourth South Pacific destination serviced by Pacific Blue after the launch of services from Australia to Vanuatu and Fiji last year. The Auckland to Tonga service will initially depart three days a week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday with a special launch fare of $NZ 149* one way on the net (plus taxes and charges). The sale fare is available now until 25 September 2005 for travel 31 October 2005 to 26 March 2006 (Blackout period 11 Dec05 - 22 Jan06 applies). Everyday low fares will start from NZ$179* one way on the net (plus taxes and charges). The direct flights between Sydney to Tonga will operate Monday and Thursday with Pacific Blue offering a “Tonga Take-off” launch fare offer of AU$299* (all inclusive) on the internet, with everyday low fares starting from AU$349* (all inclusive) one way on the net. (Source: Travel Wire News 15/09/2005)
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