Qantas-owned Jetstar Airways, reputed leader in low fares flights, will soon begin flying from Manila to Darwin* beginning February 9, 2011.
According to a press release sent out in November 2010, the direct flight will be done on a tri-weekly A320 service (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) that will link northern Australia via Darwin to the Philippines, as well as prime southern states like Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns.
This offering will complement the current flights to Manila from its Singapore hub and existing international service to the Philippines via Sydney.
JetStar says its everyday fares start from $169 for Darwin – Manila** (JetSaver Light), up to 30 per cent lower then current competitors’ fares between Australia and the Philippines.
“Jetstar’s new low fare international offering will be an attractive link for both Filipino visitors and the Filipino-Australian community in Darwin, amongst the largest in the country,” Jetstar Head of Government and Commercial Partnerships Unni Menon stated in the November press news.
“Filipino Australians now represent the third largest overseas born population base in Darwin. This alone will drive personal, holiday and commercial related travel between Darwin and Manila* and underpin this service to set a sound platform to attract larger Asian visitation to Australia," Mr. Menon added.
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Jetstar’s Darwin - Manila *schedule - flights commence 9 February 2011
Departs Darwin - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Darwin-Manila* Manila*-Darwin
JQ 75 19.00-21.40 JQ 76 22.55-05.00 (+1)
Via SYDNEY
Sydney-Darwin Darwin-Manila*
JQ 75 1400-1705 JQ 75 19.00-21.40
Manila*-Darwin Darwin-Sydney
JQ76 22.55-05.00 (+1) JQ 76 07.15-13.05 (+1)
Via MELBOURNE
Melbourne-Darwin Darwin-Manila*
JQ 61 1405-1650 JQ 75 19.00-21.40
Manila*-Darwin Darwin-Melbourne
JQ76 22.55-05.00 (+1) JQ 62 07.30-13.10 (+1)
Via CAIRNS
Cairns -Darwin Darwin-Manila*
JQ 57 12.45-1445 JQ 75 19.00-21.40
Manila*-Darwin Darwin-Cairns
JQ 76 22.55-05.00 (+1) JQ 58 0620-0920
MANILA* TO/ FROM: | One-way JetSaver Light*
SALE# fares at Jetstar.com: | Every day one-way
JetSaver Light* fare at
Jetstar.comfrom: |
Darwin | $ 99 | $ 169 |
Sydney | $ 199 | $ 349 |
Melbourne | $ 199 | $ 339 |
*Subject to regulatory approval.
**JetSaver Light fares offer customers the choice to travel for a lower fare with carry-on baggage only (10kg).
#SALE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Sale fares for travel from 09 February 2011 – 30 March 2011. Fares on sale between 16.00pm - 20.00pm (AEDT) Friday 19 November 2010 unless sold out prior. Limited availability - these fares are not available on all flights or days. Sale may be extended. See jetstar.com for details. Flights from Darwin to Manila* commence 9 February 2011. Sale fares are based on payments by direct deposit through jetstar.com. For all card payments an additional $5.00 per passenger, per international flight sector will apply, unless you pay with a Jetstar MasterCard or Jetstar Platinum MasterCard. Flights depart Darwin Airport and connecting services from Sydney and Melbourne Airports. Fares are one way. Fares are non-refundable. Limited changes are permitted, charges apply. Carry-on baggage limits, including size restrictions, will be strictly applied. Passengers with more than the applicable carry-on baggage allowance will need to check in baggage and charges will apply. Conditions apply. See jetstar.com for more details. * Subject to regulatory approval.
-- Ireen --