Jetstar to launch Melbourne to Margaret River flights from February 2021 [now April 2022]

[dajop]

Jetstar should just can this route. It is jinxed. If they canned it, maybe outbreaks in Melbourne would stop.

 

[AIRwin]

I hadn't realised that the launch has now been postponed to 11 August, with only 2 weekly flights...

 

[MelMel]

I’ve just booked a return trip Melbourne to Busselton in March next year for my nephew‘s wedding. I’m not holding my breath on either the route still operating or being allowed into the Kingdom of Westralia from Victoria

 

[wandering_fred]

Maybe they should consider ALH instead ???

But would that be considered wandering
Fred

 

[AIRwin]

Launch postponed to 1 September, coincidentally the day before JQ's other inaugural route to CBR:

Melbourne Service Launch Postponed - Busselton Margaret River Airport

The launch of the Melbourne-Busselton passenger flights have been delayed due to the current restrictions in place for travellers between Victoria and WA. Customers impacted by this change will be contacted and Jetstar is offering a range of options, including a refund.

www.busseltonmargaretriverairport.com.au

 

[AIRwin]

Launch postponed to 1 September

Looks like bookings can now only be made on flights scheduled on 15 September and beyond...

 

[AIRwin]

Looks like bookings can now only be made on flights scheduled on 15 September and beyond...

First flight available for booking is now 10 November...

 

[MelMel]

Maybe it will be up and running by my Nephew’s wedding in March!?!

First flight available for booking is now 10 November..

 

[dajop]

Maybe it will be up and running by my Nephew’s wedding in March!?!

A bit optimistic perhaps? Or are you referring to March 2023?

 

[AIRwin]

Launch suspended until 2 February 2022 at the earliest according to the travel update alert on the JQ website:

 

[henrus]

Launch suspended until 2 February 2022 at the earliest according to the travel update alert on the JQ website:

They should postpone it to March 2022 so they can say it's two years late

 

[AIRwin]

First flight scheduled on Valentine's Day 2022...

 

[jb747]

Perhaps they should just say it’s postponed until Mark allows entry without quarantine or testing requirements. It won’t be financially viable until that point anyway, so let them decided whether they really want the service or not.

My guess is not…

 

[jakeseven7]

Poor tourism industry missing another holiday season

 

[AIRwin]

On sale for $89

 

[Daver6]

First flight scheduled on Valentine's Day 2022...

I'm guessing this won't be happening after tonight's announcement by the dictator.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

I'm guessing this won't be happening after tonight's announcement by the dictator.

Not unless they do it Antarctic Flight Style, where they fly over, everyone looks out the window, and then all fly back...

 

[henrus]

I'm guessing this won't be happening after tonight's announcement by the dictator.

and after that comment that'll be the last time we hear from you. I'd hide now just in case the WA gov says you've gone "missing" in the morning

On a slightly more serious this route might be taking a Jetstar record for longest route announcement to launch, it'll be well over 24 months by the time it happens (I was going to say Qantas group record but then remembered this is project sunrise ).

 

[AIRwin]

I’ve just booked a return trip Melbourne to Busselton in March next year for my nephew‘s wedding. I’m not holding my breath on either the route still operating or being allowed into the Kingdom of Westralia from Victoria

As you predicted...

 

[AIRwin]

They should postpone it to March 2022 so they can say it's two years late

As you predicted, first flight available for booking is now 2 March...