New Bali services March 09

VIRGIN BLUE ANNOUNCES NEW BALI FLIGHTS & HOLIDAY DEALS

Friday 27 March 2009, Brisbane, Australia: Virgin Blue Airlines Group has announced it will increase its services to Bali from Monday 1 June, introducing two brand new routes, one direct from Sydney and the other from Melbourne to the Balinese island gateway of Denpasar.

Pacific Blue will also ramp up its direct flights from Adelaide to Bali from twice weekly to three times a week. The announcement comes after the airline launched its inaugural flights to Bali just three months ago from Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Virgin Blue Group Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “Bali has traditionally been a popular destination for Australian’s and we have seen strong connecting traffic from Melbourne and Sydney so the next obvious step was to put on direct services.”

He continued, “We are pleased to be offering more convenient flying options from other key capital city destinations and providing another airline choice for people to fly to Bali on. Once we launch the new flights, Pacific Blue will offer direct flights from more Australian cities than any other airline”.

Pacific Blue is offering a special fare of $299* for direct flights from Melbourne and Sydney on sale from now until Midnight Sunday 29th March 2009 (or until sold out) for travel 01 June 2009 to 25 June 2009, and 25 July to 31 August 2009.

MELBOURNE-BALI:  3 FLIGHTS/WEEK – SALE FARE FROM $299* ONE WAY ON THE NET

SYDNEY-BALI:    2 FLIGHTS/ WEEK – SALE FARE FROM $299* ONE WAY ON THE NET

Every day fares start from $459* one way on the Internet.

Pacific Blue services have already proved to be a stimulus for travel to Bali with statistics showing Australian travellers recorded the highest visitor numbers for the month of January, edging out Japan and Korea as the country bringing the most number of people to Bali. In January, Australia recorded 27,873^ visitors arriving in Bali, ahead of 25,324 for visitors from Japan.

Brett Godfrey added, “Indonesia was Pacific Blue’s first foray in to the Asian region and its close proximity to Australia is a big drawcard for people keen to take a “mini-break” without breaking the bank. Holiday package prices are at the lowest they have been for two decades so it is providing ideal opportunities for some great deals, not just in the air but also on arrival in Bali.”

Blue Holidays currently has some hot deals to Bali offering exceptional value, including a package which includes return flights from Australia to Bali (inclusive of taxes) and five nights staying at the beautiful Novotel Nusa Dua in Bali, starting from $898.00 per person twin share. The Novotel is located in the exclusive gated community of Nusa Dua, adjacent to the coast and featuring a lagoon style pool nestled in traditional Balinese surroundings.

$898.00 per person, twin share from Perth

$1078.00 per person, twin share from Brisbane

$1098.00 per person, twin share from Adelaide

$1238.00 per person, twin share from Sydney

$1238.00 per person, twin share from Melbourne

$1238.00 per person, twin share from Canberra

On sale until 30 Jun 2009 or until sold out Travel 01/04/09 - 30/06/09 - www.virginblue.com.au/holidays or call 13 15 16

Package price is correct as at 26 March 2009. During some periods air and hotel pricing may not be available and surcharges may apply. Prices are subject to availability and not guaranteed until the booking is completed and confirmed. Prices based on direct route, including taxes, levies and other government charges which may vary and are subject to change. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Hotel rates quoted are based on double occupancy, per room per night, unless otherwise noted. Prices based on lead-in room, additional room types available. Charges for extra persons and/or children may apply and will be charged directly by the hotel. Package conditions apply. Further conditions may apply.  * Prices advertised are a from price based on per person, twin share 

FLIGHT SCHEDULES

SYDNEY - DENPASAR Schedule:  EFFECTIVE 01June 2009 to 02 OCT 2009

DENPASAR - SYDNEY Schedule: EFFECTIVE -05June 2009 to 02 OCT 2009

MELBOURNE - DENPASAR Schedule: EFFECTIVE 02 June 2009 to 02 OCT 2009

DENPASAR - MELBOURNE Schedule:  EFFECTIVE 01 June 2009 to 02 OCT 2009

ADELAIDE - DENPASAR Schedule: EFFECTIVE 03 June 2009 to 02 OCT 2009 (# DENOTES NEW FLIGHT)

DENPASAR - ADELAIDE Schedule: EFFECTIVE 06 June 2009 to 02 OCT 2009 (# DENOTES NEW FLIGHT)

* Subject to government approval. All fares are subject to availability, are for one way travel and include taxes, fares and surcharges. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights.  Fares are one way on the net or $15 more by phone. A credit card surcharge of $5 per person per one way flight is applicable for flights internationally. Fares are correct as at March 27 2009 and are subject to change.  International return fare may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges.

^ Source - Statistics released by Bali Government Tourism Office for January 2009