So basically, this happened today:
HOLIDAYMAKERS will be able to book
direct flights from Adelaide to Auckland from December after Jetstar
launches its latest low-fare route.
Flights on an Airbus A320 will depart Auckland three times a week -
on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday - and return from Adelaide later the
same day, beginning December 16.
Jetstar is the first budget airline to offer direct flights between the two cities.
The
tourism industry expects the new route will attract more Kiwi tourists
to SA, as well as giving Adelaide travellers more options.
- Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/low-budget-airline-jetstar-to-start-direct-flights-between-adelaide-and-auckland/story-fnii5yv7-1226709657222
Living in lil' ol' Adelaide isn't too bad sometimes. Everything is within easy access, the drivers are tame and general everyday expenses are low. That, for me, just means more money to spend on other things - like leaving the state constantly.
Following on from my previous post, it seems Adelaide is becoming quite accessible for overseas visitors with new direct routes introduced, which in turn makes various overseas destinations cheaper and more accessible for us.
The timeframe for booking Jetstar's introductory fare for their new direct route, Adelaide - Auckland was narrow - about two hours. Naturally, I jumped on their $99 one-way fares (excluding baggage and fees and the like).
I guess the idea of visiting New Zealand had been simmering in my mind for a while, but I just couldn't bring myself to pay the price to get there. Especially considering that before today, Australia's neighbour was only accessible budget-airline wise via Melbourne or Sydney from Adelaide.
Really, it's not too bad living here with all the blooming opportunities for travel. I still don't see why anyone would come here, but maybe it's because I spend too much time loathing Adelaide and leaving it instead of living. Nevertheless, accessibility + Adelaide = happy little traveller.
