Jetstar has announced this morning
that four new regional destinations have been chosen. Those
are Nelson, Napier, Palmerston North and New
Plymouth.
Hamilton Mayor Julie Hardaker says she is very
disappointed in the announcement, “I know the Waikato will
also share that disappointment.”
“Hamilton submitted a
very good proposal and I think we put our case strongly.
Hamilton is in the fastest growing part of New Zealand and
provides a big contribution to New Zealand’s economy, so
there is lots of business travel. We are also the gateway
to some of New Zealand’s biggest tourist
attractions.”
“Looking at it, having an easier route
network seems to have been a factor in the decision. It
also seems to me that being about one hour’s drive from
Auckland Airport will have also been a factor in their
decision, as we know locals do travel to Auckland for
domestic flights.”
“We will keep working with Jetstar
to get them here, as competition in the domestic market is
essential for fare pricing and flexibility of travel
options” says Mayor
Hardaker.
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