Characters from Aussie World, The Ginger Factor, Big Kart Track and Australia Zoo greeted a planeload of travellers who were on Jetstar’s first flight from Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast.
The three-times weekly service will provide some 56,000 seats between the two destinations each year and according to Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson, will make it easier for friends an families in the two regions to connect.
“Jetstar’s investment in the region is outstanding.”
Mayor Mark Jamieson
“Our South Australian visitors will now be able to easily access the Sunshine Coast and the service will also connect friends and families who live in the two regions.”
Jetstar Group Chief Commercial Officer Catriona Larritt said demand for the new Adelaide-Sunshine Coast flights has been strong, particularly as the services take off in school holidays.
“Our customers love visiting the Sunshine Coast, so we’re excited to now offer direct connections from three interstate capitals with the launch of our Adelaide flights today, in addition to our popular Sydney and Melbourne services,” Ms Larritt said.
“We now offer three times more flights into the Sunshine Coast than any other airline and we’re proud to support local travellers and tourism with another direct, low fares route.”
Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Simon Latchford is pleased to support the new Jetstar service from Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast.
“The promotional campaign we have run over past months in South Australia to support the new flights has been well received as Adelaide residents have experienced one of the wettest and coolest winters in a number of years,” Mr Latchford said.
“Growing the interstate market is a key priority for the Sunshine Coast and we look forward to welcoming more South Australians to the region.
“The trip is now easier with the direct service taking just over two hours and as a bonus the flights commence just in time for the South Australian spring holidays.
“With the diversity our destination offers, we are confident we can offer South Australians a truly unique and memorable holiday.”
Services between Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast will operate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday each week.
