Jetstar set off on a whole new flight path this morning with the launch of its direct flights between Brisbane and Uluru – the first direct flights between the two destinations, ever.
The airline launched the new route early this morning with a plane full of excited Brisbanians keen to visit the heart of the Northern Territory and its famous red rock.
Excited passengers took to Instagram to share snaps from the inaugural journey, including this Instagrammer who was ready to #DotheNT with Jetstar…
According to the budget carrier, the direct service will introduce some 56,000 seats annually between the two destinations, giving thousands of Queenslanders an opportunity to see one of Australia’s cultural icons (just don’t climb it, which thankfully from 29 October 2019 they’ll no longer be allowed to do).
Jetstar’s Executive Manager, Alan McIntyre, said the airline is expecting strong demand on the new route as there’s a keen curiosity among Queenslanders to see the Red Centre.
“Currently thousands of Queenslanders are travelling to Uluru via Melbourne, so not only will direct flights provide a lower cost link to central Australia, but also the flight time will only be around three hours.”
Alan McIntyre, Jetstar Executive Manager
Jetstar currently operates direct flights from Melbourne and Sydney to Uluru. The additional flights from Brisbane will see the airline offering up to 257,000 seats to and from Uluru each year.
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