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Amanda Bolger – Public & Media Relations Manager Virgin Blue Airlines Group
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amanda.bolger@virginblue.com.au
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Wednesday 21 October 2009: Less than three months after Virgin Blue launched services between Perth and
Port Hedland
the airline has announced it will provide double daily services five days a week
(from Monday to
Friday) boosting capacity on the route from seven to 12 flights a week from 16 November 2009.
The new services will operate every weekday morning departing Perth at 6am and arriving into Port Hedland at
8.05am before returning to Perth by 10.35am the same day. This is in addition to the current schedule which
offers a daily return service each afternoon departing Perth at 4.10pm and Port Hedland 6.45pm^.
Virgin Blue will operate an executive style EMBRAER E-Jet aircraft on the route providing Guests with the comfort
and convenience of a modern jet aircraft offering 2 x 2 seating and a fast, smooth flight.
Brett Godfrey, Virgin Blue Airlines Group Chief Executive, said, “The decision to increase
capacity on this route
throughout the working week
is the result of ongoing support from Port Hedland Council, the airports and
community as well as a brand new air service partnership between Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) and Virgin Blue.
“We are extremely pleased to be partnering with FMG in a deal that will bring
additional
benefits to the Port
Hedland community and business sector which will have even greater access to air services with
the increase in
frequency.”
The new morning flight will also be welcomed by corporate travellers in Perth who can be in Port Hedland before
the business day even starts before returning on the evening flight.
Virgin Blue’s everyday low lead-in fares between Perth and Port Hedland start from $199* one way on the net.
PERTH – PORT HEDLAND SCHEDULE from 16 November 2009
PORT HEDLAND - PERTH SCHEDULE from 16 November 2009
** Denotes new service
^ Except Saturdays
* All fares are one way for flights booked on the internet or $15 more when booked by phone. Fares are subject to availability and may not be
available on all flights or peak times. For Virgin Blue bookings log on to www.virginblue.com.au or phone our award winning Guest Contact Centre
on 13 6789 or contact a travel agent. Fare price is based on GO! Fare and is non-refundable. Checked baggage charges apply to all Blue Saver
and GO! Fares. Pre-pay $10 online for up to 23kgs of checked baggage per person one way flight, or pay $20 at the airport for the same allowance.
VIRGIN BLUE DOUBLES WEEKDAY SERVICES TO PORT HEDLAND!
NEW DAILY MORNING FLIGHT ADDED TO SCHEDULE
FLIGHT N0
DEP
ARR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
**DJ1837
6.00AM
8.05AM
DJ 1843
4.10PM
6.15PM
DJ 1843
11.30AM
1.35PM
FLIGHT N0
DEP
ARR
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
**DJ1838
8.35AM
10.35AM
DJ 1846
6.45PM
8.45PM
DJ 1846
2.05PM
4.05PM
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