HERVEY BAY QLD AIRPORT HAS JUMP IN PASSENGER TRAFFIC
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An 8.5% increase in passenger numbers at the Hervey Bay airport in the past 12 months would strengthen Council’s case for increased services to the Fraser Coast. A total of 169,893 passengers moved through the airport en route to and from Sydney, Brisbane and other destinations. Fraser Coast residents and tourists continued to take advantage of Virgin Australia’s direct flights from Hervey Bay to Sydney, with an increase of 16,824 passengers in the past year. Qantaslink flights to Brisbane also increased, up by 3,389 passengers. “The figures show that air travel is still popular despite the tougher economy,” Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said. “It also shows that there is room for expansion. “If the trend continues we will have a good case to pursue more services on existing routes; more routes, especially a northern service linking the Fraser Coast to the Mackay and Townsville regions; or bigger aircraft servicing existing routes.” Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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MELBOURNE TO FRASER COAST FLIGHT SUPPORT MESSAGE FROM FRASER COAST COUNCILLOR MESSAGE
Melbourne Flights Update
Dear Maybe Melbourne Supporter
Firstly, let me thank you for the incredible support that this campaign has generated. We received over 3600 emails or letters in support of a new air route to be established between Melbourne and Hervey Bay.
At this stage, I do not have anything super positive to report. We have been in constant negotiations with the airlines and they are still very keen to explore the establishment of a new route when the economic climate is more stable. Whilst we missed out on the summer scheduling, we are by no means out of the race.
Please be assured that I will continue to give this project my energy and dedication, and hopefully in the future, we will all be able to fly to Melbourne on a direct flight.
Once again, your support is not only much appreciated, but critical to the cause.
Kind regards
Anne Nioa
Cr Anne Nioa
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
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Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
PORT OF BUNDABERG HANDBOOK AVAILABLE
Port of Bundaberg
The Port of Bundaberg is proud to release its Port Information Handbook 2010. The handbook provides prospective port users with a wealth of information on the Port’s capacities and capabilities.
The Port of Bundaberg is an important component of the Queensland Government’s port network.
Should you require a copy of the handbook or further information about the Port, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Pascoe, Manager Bundaberg on (07) 4130 2200.
The handbook is also available from the website www.portofbundaberg.com.au
Received & published by Henry Sapiecha
REGISTER YOUR SUPORT FOR THE MIGHTY TIGER FLIGHTS – HERVEY BAY TO MELBOURNE
Hello Fraser Coast Friends – of the Tiger
Congratulations to each and every one of you for the obvious passion you hold for the establishment of a Melbourne – Hervey Bay Air Service.
We have certainly caught the “Eye of the Tiger” and at our meeting last week with the Managing Director, she was somewhat impressed with the vigour of voting for the Fraser Coast route!
But, there is much more work to do. We have their attention, and I do believe that we are on a positive path, BUT, Tiger is a low cost airline – which means that all marketing dollars and support come from sources other than their own! Fraser Coast Regional Council, Tourism Queensland, Fraser Coast South Burnet Tourism Board and Industry partners will all be asked to contribute to a marketing campaign if we are successful, but every resident of this community and every interested party that wants this service can play a part in securing this route by participating in our own low cost campaign. By building our own data base of people that will use this service, we have a powerful negotiating tool when we go back to Tiger for further discussion. This data base will not be released to the Airline, unless a route is secured.
All you need to do is circulate this email with the fervour of the last, and ask everyone to register on the following link:
http://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/web/guest/melbourne-campaign2
Thanks once again for your terrific support
Kind regards
Cr. Anne Nioa
Fraser Coast Regional Council
Mb: 0418 741 624
anne.nioa@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Received and published by Henry Sapiecha 18th May 2010
HERVEY BAY TO MELBOURNE REGULAR AIRFLIGHT
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