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From late October, Qantas will commence three daily return
services between the Gold Coast and Sydney
using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The Gold Coast passenger lounge, currently used by Jetstar,
will undergo a refurbishment and be reopened as a Qantas Club by the end of
2012. Qantas will also introduce smarter, faster check-in kiosks for ease of
checking-in for Qantas passengers at the airport.
Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said Qantas
was focused on delivering the best network, frequency and service in every part
of the market.
"Qantas and all of our people are very excited to
return to the Gold Coast and relaunch services between Sydney and the Gold Coast," Mr Joyce
said. "With the massive development of south-east Queensland, the Gold Coast is Australia's sixth-largest city and
a fast-growing premium travel market.
"Our customers have told us that they want a premium
leisure and business service, complementing Jetstar's existing services as part
of our two-brand strategy, and we are responding to that demand.
"Qantas will be the only domestic airline operating out
of the Gold Coast which includes the convenience of a meal and checked in
baggage for all passengers as part of the fare no matter what time they are
flying or which class they are travelling in."
To mark the announcement, Qantas has brought one of its next
generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft with the new Sky Interior to the Gold Coast.
The aircraft feature state-of-the-art, touch screen in-flight entertainment
from Panasonic for all passengers, and a seating design styled by Marc Newson.
To celebrate the new services, Qantas will offer a 48 hour*
special fare of $48 one-way, for travel between Sydney and Coolangatta,
available from 1500 AEST Monday 13 August until 1500 AEST Wednesday 15 August
unless sold out prior. Special fares will also be available between Coolangatta
and other selected Australian cities.
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| Qantas Boeing 737-800 |
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