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On 4 February 2008, Virgin Blue (now [[Virgin Australia]]) commenced direct scheduled services between [[Sydney]] and Port Macquarie. The flights operate daily in the morning. The service used to be conducted by an [[Embraer E-Jet family|Embraer E-170]] aircraft, and is the first scheduled jet service for the airport. On 19 October 2011, Virgin Australia's ATR 72 departed on its first flight to [[Brisbane]]. Connections are offered to all major Australian cities via [[Sydney]]. An increase to twice-daily service commenced 4 August 2008.<ref>[http:// |
On 4 February 2008, Virgin Blue (now [[Virgin Australia]]) commenced direct scheduled services between [[Sydney]] and Port Macquarie. The flights operate daily in the morning. The service used to be conducted by an [[Embraer E-Jet family|Embraer E-170]] aircraft, and is the first scheduled jet service for the airport. On 19 October 2011, Virgin Australia's ATR 72 departed on its first flight to [[Brisbane]]. Connections are offered to all major Australian cities via [[Sydney]]. An increase to twice-daily service commenced 4 August 2008.<ref>[http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/about-us/media/2008/D_020053/ Virgin Blue > News and Press Releases<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Competition by Virgin resulted in a significant drop in fare prices for the Port Macquarie - Sydney route, where Qantas previously operated a monopoly after Hazelton Airlines ceased services in 2001.<ref>[http:// |
Competition by Virgin resulted in a significant drop in fare prices for the Port Macquarie - Sydney route, where Qantas previously operated a monopoly after Hazelton Airlines ceased services in 2001.<ref>[http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/about-us/media/2007/D_020003/ Virgin Blue > News and Press Releases<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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On 28 July 2011, Virgin Australia (in partnership with [[Skywest Airlines]]) announced its intention to commence a daily Brisbane to Port Macquarie service from October 2011. Subject to regulatory approval, the flight will be operated by the airline's newly-delivered [[ATR 72]] aircraft on a once-daily basis. The airline also announced that, as a result of the removal of Embraer 170 aircraft from its fleet, Sydney to Port Macquarie services would also be operated by ATR72 aircraft.<ref>[http://blog.virginaustralia.com/destinations/virgin-australia-to-expand-regional-network/ Virgin Australia to expand Regional Network (Blog)]</ref><ref name="virginaustralia.com">[http://www.virginaustralia.com/AboutUs/Media/NewsandPressReleases/U_029672.html Virgin Australia Expands Regional Network Adding Gladstone and Port Macquarie and Increased Canberra Services]</ref> |
On 28 July 2011, Virgin Australia (in partnership with [[Skywest Airlines]]) announced its intention to commence a daily Brisbane to Port Macquarie service from October 2011. Subject to regulatory approval, the flight will be operated by the airline's newly-delivered [[ATR 72]] aircraft on a once-daily basis. The airline also announced that, as a result of the removal of Embraer 170 aircraft from its fleet, Sydney to Port Macquarie services would also be operated by ATR72 aircraft.<ref>[http://blog.virginaustralia.com/destinations/virgin-australia-to-expand-regional-network/ Virgin Australia to expand Regional Network (Blog)]</ref><ref name="virginaustralia.com">[http://www.virginaustralia.com/AboutUs/Media/NewsandPressReleases/U_029672.html Virgin Australia Expands Regional Network Adding Gladstone and Port Macquarie and Increased Canberra Services]</ref> |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Operator | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Port Macquarie, New South Wales | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 12 ft / 4 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 31°26′09″S 152°51′47″E / 31.43583°S 152.86306°E | ||||||||||||||
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Port Macquarie Airport (IATA: PQQ, ICAO: YPMQ) is an airport in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. The airport is 5 km from the city center and is owned and managed by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. The airport had 212 609 revenue passengers and 5393 aircraft movements in the 2009-2010 financial year.[1]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Qantas operated by QantasLink | Sydney Seasonal: Lord Howe Island |
| Virgin Australia operated by Skywest Airlines | Brisbane, Sydney |
Virgin Australia
On 4 February 2008, Virgin Blue (now Virgin Australia) commenced direct scheduled services between Sydney and Port Macquarie. The flights operate daily in the morning. The service used to be conducted by an Embraer E-170 aircraft, and is the first scheduled jet service for the airport. On 19 October 2011, Virgin Australia's ATR 72 departed on its first flight to Brisbane. Connections are offered to all major Australian cities via Sydney. An increase to twice-daily service commenced 4 August 2008.[2]
Competition by Virgin resulted in a significant drop in fare prices for the Port Macquarie - Sydney route, where Qantas previously operated a monopoly after Hazelton Airlines ceased services in 2001.[3]
On 28 July 2011, Virgin Australia (in partnership with Skywest Airlines) announced its intention to commence a daily Brisbane to Port Macquarie service from October 2011. Subject to regulatory approval, the flight will be operated by the airline's newly-delivered ATR 72 aircraft on a once-daily basis. The airline also announced that, as a result of the removal of Embraer 170 aircraft from its fleet, Sydney to Port Macquarie services would also be operated by ATR72 aircraft.[4][5]
Aircraft Operations
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | % Change | Carriers |
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| 1 |  Sydney Airport
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207,500 |  11.8
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Virgin Australia, QantasLink |
| 2 | Lord Howe Island Airport
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QantasLink |
Connections to Brisbane (via Coffs Harbour) by Brindabella Airlines ceased 31 December 2010, citing poor loads on the route.[7] Despite this, Virgin Australia entered the route on 19 October 2011 as a daily service with their ATR72 aircraft.[5]
References
- ^ Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Airport Traffic Data 1997-98 to 2007-08, http://www.bitre.gov.au/info.aspx?ResourceId=191&NodeId=96
- ^ Virgin Blue > News and Press Releases
- ^ Virgin Blue > News and Press Releases
- ^ Virgin Australia to expand Regional Network (Blog)
- ^ a b Virgin Australia Expands Regional Network Adding Gladstone and Port Macquarie and Increased Canberra Services
- ^ Domestic airline activity
- ^ Brindabella Airlines to exit Port Macquarie