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2005

	virgin.com \| News and Press Releases \| Archive Search
		Virgin Blue today announced that its sister airline, Pacific Blue (Australia), would be preparing an application to fly to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.
		Pacific Blue hopes to offer Australian travellers an affordable and convenient service to the Cook Islands, one of the leading tourism destinations of the South Pacific.
		Pacific Blue is the sister airline of Australian based Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd, winner of the 2004 OAG airline of the year award.
	www.virgin.com /news/?newsid=258&p=0 (338 words)

	Solomon Airlines
		The airline is an important regional airline in the Southwest Pacific (Melanesia), connecting Solomon Islands with Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea.
		The airline derived its name from the birds of the megapodiidae family, large footed birds, some of which hatch their eggs by laying them in deep warm sand in some parts of the Solomons.
		Air Pacific’s Boeing 737 was leased to operate the flights and the Solomon Airlines logo was carried on the side of the aircraft.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /airlines/solomon_airlines/ie_intro.html (1388 words)

	Pacific Blue, Virgin Blue under fire - Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Pacific Blue and sister airline Virgin Blue have come under attack amid claims of selecting flight attendants on the basis of their ability to entertain rather than look after passengers' safety.
		Pacific Blue chief executive Tony Marks told NZPA part of the recruitment process was to put applicants into groups of eight to 10, and they are asked to create a Pacific Blue advertisement, which they can present anyway they like.
		Pacific Blue has a complete mix of people on their staff, with attendants' ages ranging from 18 to 42 he said.
	www.smh.com.au - !http: //www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/19/1092889261596.html (401 words)

	Pacific Magazine: Continued Turbulence Ahead
		Low-cost operators Pacific Blue (in Australia) and Freedom Air (in New Zealand) are now servicing a number of South Pacific countries, and established national airlines have been forced to respond with their own fare cuts.
		Air Pacific Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer John Campbell, says while the Fiji-based carrier has made a series of adjustments, every airline is under pressure to maintain costs, and it is not all motivated by the entry of low cost carriers.
		However, at the Apia Pacific Islands Forum, Air Nauru was at pains to stress to Pacific Magazine that the airline was a separate entity from the government, and that while they suffer some wariness from the market as a result of Nauru's general troubles, Air Nauru is focussed on stabilizing its financial situation.
	www.pacificmagazine.net /pm102004/pmdefault.php?urlarticleid=0001 (1628 words)

	Fiji approves Pacific Blue airline - Breaking News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Virgin Blue, which is one quarter-owned by Richard Branson's Virgin group, said Pacific Blue it would start flying to the Fiji gateway city of Nadi, from Brisbane and Melbourne on September 9 and 10 respectively.
		Pacific Blue would operate three services a week from both Australian state capitals, and offer connections from other major Australian cities.
		Pacific Blue would operate a new Boeing 737-800 jet on the route and add more than 1000 seats per week from both the Queensland and Victorian capitals to Nadi.
	www.smh.com.au - !http: //www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/16/1087244967457.html (283 words)

	Pacific Blue Airlines News - 11 Nov 2004
		As a launch special Pacific Blue is offering a one-way fare of AUD$349* ex Sydney on the net for flights booked from now until 19 November 2004 for travel from 19 March until 25 June 2005.
		Pacific Blue Chief Executive, Tony Marks, said, "We see this as a natural expansion for Pacific Blue and are confident it will introduce competition and affordable airfares to the Cook Islands.
		Pacific Blue will operate one of its modern 737- 800 jets on the route and will closely monitor demand for the flights and consider reviewing the need for more weekly flights or other destinations depending on increasing demand.
	www.globenettravel.com.au /pacific_blue_news/111104.htm (585 words)

	Pacific Blue To Launch Onboard Entertainment
		Virgin Blue’s international airline Pacific Blue will make history this Thursday 26 May by becoming the first carrier in the southern hemisphere to offer new era inflight entertainment systems on board its flights.
		Pacific Blue announced its intention to provide Guests with the DigEplayer™ in March, a move that other airlines have since followed.
		Pacific Blue CEO, Tony Marks, said “We are very excited to see this unique system on our flights and to provide our Guests with more options to enhance their flying experience.
	www.news.vu /en/business/Airlines/050527-Vanuatu-Pacific-Blue-Virgin-Blue.shtml (282 words)

	Virgin Blue flights within Australia
		Virgin Blue is the revolutionary low cost airline that, in conjunction with it's International Airline Pacific Blue, services 29 of the most popular regions of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
		At the event dubbed the "Oscars of the Airline Industry", the prestigious award was presented in London in recognition of Virgin Blue’s high standards within the global industry.
		The OAG Airline of the Year awards are an annual, reputable and respected event which represent the views of frequent travellers who nominate airlines based on their overall performance throughout a 12 month period.
	www.travelmood.com /virgin-blue.asp (235 words)

	Print Article: Pacific Blue safety adequate: NZ CAA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		However, New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesman Bill Sommer, said Pacific Blue, which began trans-Tasman flights in January and was launching two new trans-Tasman routes on Wednesday, had met both CAA and Boeing safety certification requirements.
		Mr Sommer said the CAA had no concerns about either Virgin Blue or Pacific Blue, which in any case was a New Zealand-registered airline with completely separate maintenance systems to Virgin Blue.
		Pacific Blue, which began trans-Tasman flights on January 29, could entice about 2400 more New Zealanders a week to travel to New South Wales on new routes connecting Sydney with Christchurch and Wellington which come into service on Wednesday.
	www.theage.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2004/03/10/1078594405507.html (420 words)

	Pacific Magazine: Air + Sea
		And Korea-based Asiana Airlines upgraded its aircraft on Sept. 15, 2005, from a Boeing 767, with 260 seats, to a Boeing 777 aircraft, with 310 seats.
		Hawaiian Airlines is in "discussions" with Polynesian Blue for possible future joint air service between Apia and Honolulu, a service currently provided by Samoa government-owned Polynesian Airlines on a weekly basis.
		And Polynesian Blue is expected to begin operating in Samoa in November.
	www.pacificislands.cc /pm112005/pmdefault.php?urlarticleid=0014 (681 words)

	Virgin Blue Internal Flights in Australia
		Pacific Blue, Virgin Blue's "Kiwi" sister carrier, now serves Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane from its hub in Christchurch, as well as Sydney, from Wellington, and Brisbane from Auckland, enabling you to visit both the North and South Islands at affordable prices, and the benefit of a two-centre holiday.
		All Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue reservations can be made via our office, either by phone, fax or e-mail as we do not have a direct link from this website, for you to book them yourselves, at this moment in time.
		Car hire, accommodation, tours and excursions in all Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue destinations, as well as most other cities worldwide, can be arranged through this office for any of our clients regardless of the country in which you reside.
	www.wottravel.co.uk /wot106.htm (784 words)

	- CAPA - Low Cost Airline Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Pacific Blue will also be involved in new services between Samoa, New Zealand and Australia, under a new airline joint venture, Polynesian Blue.
		The airline has added services to Manila, but expansion to Indonesia Jakarta and Surabaya was stymied by the Indonesian Government’s imposition of an indefinite ban on foreign LCCs, to protect troubled state carriers.
		The airline is hoping to operate 60 aircraft by the end of 2010.
	www.centreforaviation.com /aviation/blogcategory/Low_Cost_Airline_Directory (1901 words)

	Polynesian Airlines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Polynesian Airlines is one of the Pacific's most significant carriers, linking islanders with families and friends abroad and bringing overseas visitors to experience the diverse and unique cultures of the Pacific Islands within our network.
		With the establishment of Polynesian Blue by the Government of Samoa and Virgin Blue in October 2005, Polynesian Airlines operation was downscaled.
		Managed and staffed by a team with extensive airline business experience, the airline, which is 100% Samoa-owned, continues its tradition of offering travellers an easy and enjoyable experience with scheduled and chartered regional flights.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /airlines/polynesian_airlines/ph_intro.html (250 words)

	Pacific Blue adds new trans-Tasman service - www.smh.com.au
		While the airline has beaten all expectations by gaining close to one-third of the Australian aviation market after the demise of Ansett, further gains will be hard-won, especially with Qantas expected to announce the launch of its own budget airline in May next year.
		Pacific Blue also brought forward the launch date for its services from Christchurch to Brisbane, from February 1 to January 29 next year.
		Virgin Blue is expected to lodge its prospectus this Monday for a listing by early December after selling $500 million worth of shares to the public.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/11/07/1068013391653.html (485 words)

	Pacific Blue Airlines News - 30 Mar 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Virgin Blue's International airline Pacific Blue will be the first carrier in the southern hemisphere to offer unique, in-flight personal entertainment movie players to its Guests travelling between Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
		Pacific Blue will begin phasing the players in from late May and will have them available on all flights from 13 June.
		Pacific Blue is Virgin Blue's New Zealand based low fare carrier, operating three brand new 737-800's.
	www.globenettravel.com.au /pacific_blue_news/300305.htm (446 words)

	Airline Blue Jet Ticket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Blue Panorama Airlines - Blue Panorama Airlines is an airline based in Rome, Italy.
		Pacific Blue (airline) - Pacific Blue is a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Blue airlines that operates as low-cost carrier in the South Pacific, predominantly on trans-Tasman routes.
		Magic Blue Airlines - Magic Blue Airlines is a charter passenger airline based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
	www.europacificnetwork.com /airlinebluejetticket.html (636 words)

	CNN.com - Virgin Blue picks up Samoa flights - Jul 14, 2005
		Virgin Blue said the venture was expected to start flying from the Samoan capital Apia to Australia and New Zealand from late October, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
		Polynesian Blue will be operated by New Zealand-based Pacific Blue, the international arm that Virgin Blue set up in 2004 year to fly from Australia to New Zealand and South Pacific destinations, including Fiji.
		In a statement issued Thursday, Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey called the venture an "exciting project" and said the airline was happy to be partnering with the Samoan government to offer a viable airline option to tourists and the Samoan people.
	cnn.com /rssclick/2005/BUSINESS/07/14/samoa.virginblue/index.html?... (380 words)

	Virgin Blue > News - June 2004 - Cheap Australian Holidays and Flights
		Both Virgin Blue and Virgin Atlantic are award winning airlines that have set new and innovative standards in their respective markets with a clear focus on staying true to the Virgin Group philosophies of challenging established players, providing outstanding and friendly service as well as value for money and fun.
		Pacific Blue is the sister airline of Australian based Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd, winner of the 2004 OAG Best Low Cost Airline of the year award.
		The entry of Pacific Blue is expected to provide a strong tourism boost to Vanuatu, with affordable fares and convenient schedules that will encourage travellers to take the opportunity to not only visit Port Vila on Efate but also the many equally stunning surrounding islands.
	www.pacificblue.co.nz /about_us/news/index.php?co=vb&artdate=062004 (3342 words)

	Vanuatu Travel & Visitor Guide
		Airlines serving Vanuatu include American, Quantas, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Aircalin, Pacific Blue, Solomon Airlines, Vanair and others.
		Vanair is the only domestic airline to offer regular services between islands, though there are a limited number of charter aircraft (see Tours).
		Vanuatu, an archipelago of approximately 83 islands is situated in the South-western Pacific Ocean, about 1,750 kilometers east of Australia and 500 kilometers northeast of New Caledonia.
	www.pacificcoasttravelinfo.com /vanuatu.asp (764 words)

	Passenger Opinions about Pacific Blue
		Once through immigration we ordered breakfast using the Pacific Blue vouchers, unfortunately Pacific Blue staff did not date stamp any of the passenger vouchers making them useless at the airside shops.
		Pacific Blue is obviously not a favourite of the Sydney clearance team.
		I booked Pacific Blue because they were much cheaper than QF or NZ, and because their planes were likely to be a lot newer (I was right on that score - all services I travelled on had new equipment - whereas QF were offering 733 services between Mel and Wellington).
	www.airlinequality.com /Forum/pac_blue.htm (1583 words)

	Virgin Blue boosts Pacific tourism
		Virgin's Pacific Blue flights from Australia to Nadi and Port Vila were launched in September 2004 and since then the airline claims visitor numbers had increased strongly.
		The airline said there had been a 56 per cent increase in visitor numbers travelling from Brisbane to Fiji over the last 12 months combined with a 37 per cent increase from Brisbane to Vanuatu.
		Pacific Blue operates 11 flights per week to Fiji with direct services from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
	news.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=65128 (446 words)

	CNN.com - Offer values Virgin Blue at $1.6bn - Nov. 9, 2003
		He said the airline had 28 percent of the total Australian domestic market, and 32 percent of those routes on which it operates.
		Virgin Blue is forecasting net profit after tax of about A$150 million for the year to March 2004.
		Qantas, the airline which dominates the Australian market with a 70 percent share, made a profit of A$343.5 million for the year to June 2003 after the SARS outbreak and the war in Iraq cut into its second half earnings.
	cnn.com /2003/BUSINESS/11/09/australia.virginblue/index.html (755 words)

	e-Travel Blackboard: Australia's Number One Industry Newsletter
		Virgin Blue’s international airline Pacific Blue^ is launching two new routes over the next two days.
		Pacific Blue is the first low cost carrier to service the Tongan community and its introduction will stimulate tourism by providing travellers with a cost effective option.
		Pacific Blue CEO, Tony Marks said, “We have had great feedback from the special sale fares we put into the market on both the new Island routes, and this has been reflected in the bookings.
	www.etravelblackboard.com /index.asp?id=43916&nav=2 (415 words)

	Radio Australia - Pacific Beat - Stories - PACIFIC: New route for Pacific Blue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Pacific Blue, a subsidiary of Australian airline Virgin Blue, is to launch a new route flying from Sydney to Nadi, with its first service on June 27.
		That was a destination that had lobbied quite hard to get Pacific Blue flights there, and it is still early days, but trending quite well as is Vanuatu.
		It's certainly understood that Pacific Blue is integral part of Virgin Blue's strategic plan going forward and we will continue to develop it.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/pacbeat/stories/s1375625.htm (779 words)

	The American Pacific Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Pacific Blue facilitates easy connections through our smaller markets; operating regionally to smaller airports in the US, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.
		Pacific Airways operates the most modern aircraft available with one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the virtual aviation community.
		Pacific Airways is a proud partner in the American Pacific Group.
	apg.flyafa.com /airlines.php (180 words)

	Mala Island Resort Links Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Fly Pacific Blue, the airline that is big on service and low on price.
		Air Pacific offers a range of fares with varying conditions, depending on what your travel style is. There is something to suit everyone - children can become Captain Bula Club members with activity kits to keep them busy and we deliver full service, entertainment and meals so you are well attended to.
		It is a domestic airline operating in the Kingdom of Tonga.
	www.malaisland.com /links.htm (286 words)

	CAANZ - Communication Agencies Association of New Zealand
		Pacific Blue selected Lowe as a result of its highly successful brand and marketing work with Vodafone and NZ Lotteries, their strong focus on retail marketing as well as the passion which the agency felt for the airline’s business.
		Pacific Blue New Zealand Marketing and Sales Manager Jo Wedlock said the company is delighted to be working in partnership with Lowe.
		“Pacific Blue and Polynesian Blue have grown up over the past two years and we wanted an agency that would drive both the brand and the retail elements of the company.
	www.caanz.co.nz /v2/news_view.asp?id=221 (416 words)

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