Another boost for the city’s tourism sector with Qantas resuming international flights in and out of the Gold Coast.
The Flying Kangaroo has restarted flights between the Gold Coast and Auckland, five years after the service was put on hold.
The service will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
“Today’s inaugural service marks an exciting new chapter for the Gold Coast,” Qantas International and Freight CEO Cam Wallace said.
“We’re proud to be the only airline offering a Business cabin on this route, giving travellers more choice and a premium experience across the Tasman.
“This is the first time in five years that international flights have been available from the Gold Coast, and we know there is strong demand from locals wanting to reconnect with New Zealand and explore more of our network.”
The service will add 52,000 seats between the two cities each year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Qantas back to our international network, further strengthening connectivity across the Tasman and providing customers with a business class option,” Queensland Airports Ltd CEO Amelia Evans said.
“Auckland is our busiest international route, with around 330,000 people travelling between the two cities in the past year alone and flights averaging around 90 per cent full – a clear reflection of the demand between our two regions.”
