Jetstar To Provide Non-Stop Service To The Cook Islands

The airline's debut journey lifted off from Sydney Airport last week.

Jetstar's non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga offers affordable prices connecting the two regions each year; no other airline presently flies directly between the two locations.

Jetstar's three weekly return flights will assist to build and sustain the economy of the archipelago since they are served by the carrier's newest and environmental friendly plane, the Airbus A321neo LR (NEO).

Alan McIntyre, CCO of Jetstar, waived off the inaugural flight in Sydney.

“We are excited to be providing the only direct option between Australia and the Cook Islands, making it a very convenient way to enjoy a tropical holiday.

“Now just a five-hour flight from Sydney, our new service will make the Cook Islands the next hot holiday spot for Australians seeking a tropical island escape to relax and unwind, especially during cooler months. Our everyday low fares mean Australians can enjoy Rarotonga’s beautiful warm weather, white sand beaches and sparkling blue waters for less.

“We thank the Cook Islands Government for its support of the new route”, he commented.

PM Mark Brown has proclaimed Cook Islands the pinnacle of tropical island destinations. In Brown's opinion, the archipelago is known for its amazing crystal-clear seas, and that the Aitutaki lagoon is considered to be among the most picturesque in the world.

Tourists from Australia are drawn to the Cook Islands for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the abundance of lodging options, from all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels to private vacation houses. There are also several additional islands in the Cook Islands for explorers interested in finding true wilderness away from civilization.

Jetstar's services ow make it possible for tourists and Australian-based Cook Islanders to visit and move throughout the country with relative ease.

In the past, Ansett-affiliated airlines had been the only ones to fly between Australia and the Cook Islands. 1990 marked the end of its operations.

However, Jetstar's new Airbus A321neo LR (NEO) aircraft are quieter and use less fuel than the previous single-aisle A320 and A321 models, allowing for the launch of the new route. The carrier presently has eight NEOs in service, with a ninth planned to arrive in July and the first supply of 18 scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2024.

About the destination

There are a total of 15 islands and atolls that make up the region located in the South Pacific between New Zealand and Hawaii. The biggest island in the Cook Islands is called Rarotonga.

After the British adventurer James Cook, who landed there in the 1770s, the nation was given his name. The area is independently governed and politically separate from New Zealand, while the 18,000 residents of the islands are known for their warm hospitality.

 

Source: breakingtravelnews.com