Gold coasters chase the sun with Jetstar’s new Bali connection

Gold Coast Airport is celebrating the ongoing expansion of its international network today, with the launch of Jetstar’s new Bali service – just in time for locals looking to swap the winter chill for tropical sunshine.
 
Today’s first outbound flight marks the start of three weekly direct services to Denpasar – flying every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday – adding more than 58,000 low-fare seats between the Gold Coast and Bali each year.
 
Queensland Airports Limited Chief Commercial Officer Adam Rowe said the new route would provide greater choice for travellers on an already much-loved route.
 
“Bali has long been a favourite destination for Australians, and now it’s even easier not just for Gold Coasters, but also for travellers from Northern New South Wales to escape to the island – whether it’s to catch an amazing surf break, unwind at a yoga retreat, or simply to recharge and enjoy Bali’s relaxed pace of life,” said Mr Rowe.
 
“More than 70,000 people travel between the two destinations each year, which is why we’re excited to offer our community even more choice when planning their next holiday.

“We’re proud to work alongside Jetstar as they continue to invest in the Gold Coast. Together, we have a shared focus on growing our network to meet demand.”
 
The service marks Jetstar’s first-ever direct connection between the Gold Coast and Bali and offers passengers an enhanced travel experience aboard the new, quieter and more fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo.
 
Jetstar’s Executive Manager, Customer, Jenn Armor, said the new route provided even more international choice for Gold Coast customers.
 
“We’ve seen strong demand from customers living on the Gold Coast for direct international travel options including recent trans-Tasman route launches to Hamilton and Dunedin.

“It’s clear Australians just can’t get enough of Bali, so we’re excited to launch direct flights from the Gold Coast to this beautiful Indonesian holiday island, allowing customers to take off more for less.

“We’re already the biggest carrier on the Gold Coast and this new route is another key step in offering even more choice and low fares for our Gold Coast customers.”

To mark the inaugural flight, passengers will be treated to a celebratory send-off in the departures hall, complete with a DJ and curated Jetstar goodie bags.

As part of Jetstar’s recent network expansion out of the Gold Coast, the airline has now based two of its latest Airbus A320neo aircraft at the airport – a move that will also increase capacity on key routes to Melbourne, Perth, Cairns and several destinations in New Zealand.