The news comes hot on the heels of Air New Zealand’s announcement last week that the national carrier was almost doubling its trans-Tasman seat capacity into the resort from December.
Destination Queenstown Chief Executive Tony Everitt says it’s fantastic to see such confidence in the resort from both Qantas and Air New Zealand.
“We’ve had great support from the airlines for this coming ski season and now the momentum will continue into the summer,” he says.
“Australia remains one of Destination Queenstown’s core marketing focuses as we promote the town as a premier four season lake and alpine resort. Queenstown offers an exciting short haul holiday proposition to the Australian visitor and with more direct air accessibility the appeal is even greater.”
Queenstown Airport Corporation Chief Executive Steve Sanderson says it’s obviously great news for Queenstown and the Lakes District region.
“We’re delighted with the additional capacity and look forward to some busy seasons of arrivals and departures from Australian travellers.”
Qantas’ additional weekly flights will operate from December 18 2010 until January 29 2011 and are on top of supplementary flights added to support demand throughout winter.
Air NZ will run an average of 4.5 flights a week during summer, up from 2.6 last year as well as 13 winter flights a week this season.
Pacific Blue operates two return services a week between Sydney and Queenstown during summer.
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