Max C
30th August 2010, 03:06 PM
Not sure if this has been reported yet, but seems to have slipped quietly under the radar.
Tickets on sale ahead of Cobar to Sydney lift off!
The introduction of the service is the result of a joint partnership between Brindabella Airlines, Cobar Shire Council, Peak Gold Mines, Endeavor Mine and Cobar Management Pty Ltd.
Councillor Lilliane Brady, Mayor, Cobar Shire Council welcomed news of the start date stating, 'For 18 months Cobar has been without an air service to Sydney and today it gives me much pleasure to inform the community of Cobar that our service will recommence on Friday 24 September 2010. I would like to thank the community for their patience and the three Cobar mines - Endeavor, Peak Gold Mines and Cobar Management Pty Ltd for their hard work and support.'
While subject to a four month trial, it is expected the 90 min direct service will be off to a strong start with interest already running high.
'We've been inundated with inquiries from Cobar and surrounding communities particularly Bourke with Government, businesses, community service providers and residents keen for an easier option than the current three hour drive to Dubbo to catch a Sydney flight,' said Brindabella CEO, Jeff Boyd.
'There's also been significant interest in group bookings and charter flights from the local mining sector all of which bodes well for a continued service to the region.
'I'd like to formally acknowledge Cobar Shire Council and our three mining partners for their immense support in bringing Brindabella to Cobar. We are pleased to be working alongside such progressive partners and look forward to being of service to Cobar and surrounds,' Jeff concluded.
Flights will run Monday to Friday with Sydney flights arriving into Cobar by 8.10am and flights to Sydney arriving in by 10.00am. A double Friday service will also be available to facilitate same day business travel or a weekend in Sydney.
An official launch will be held to mark commencement of the service. Details to be announced shortly.
As a Qantas affiliate, passengers travelling with Brindabella can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer points! For full flight details and best fares every time visit brindabellaairlines.com.au.
Media Inquiries:
Jeff Boyd (CEO, Brindabella Airlines)
M: 0409 443 338
Monique Meijer (Marketing Manager, Brindabella Airlines)
M: 0428 795 009
http://www.brindabellaairlines.com.au/news/23-08-10/cobar-sydney-flights
Tickets on sale ahead of Cobar to Sydney lift off!
The introduction of the service is the result of a joint partnership between Brindabella Airlines, Cobar Shire Council, Peak Gold Mines, Endeavor Mine and Cobar Management Pty Ltd.
Councillor Lilliane Brady, Mayor, Cobar Shire Council welcomed news of the start date stating, 'For 18 months Cobar has been without an air service to Sydney and today it gives me much pleasure to inform the community of Cobar that our service will recommence on Friday 24 September 2010. I would like to thank the community for their patience and the three Cobar mines - Endeavor, Peak Gold Mines and Cobar Management Pty Ltd for their hard work and support.'
While subject to a four month trial, it is expected the 90 min direct service will be off to a strong start with interest already running high.
'We've been inundated with inquiries from Cobar and surrounding communities particularly Bourke with Government, businesses, community service providers and residents keen for an easier option than the current three hour drive to Dubbo to catch a Sydney flight,' said Brindabella CEO, Jeff Boyd.
'There's also been significant interest in group bookings and charter flights from the local mining sector all of which bodes well for a continued service to the region.
'I'd like to formally acknowledge Cobar Shire Council and our three mining partners for their immense support in bringing Brindabella to Cobar. We are pleased to be working alongside such progressive partners and look forward to being of service to Cobar and surrounds,' Jeff concluded.
Flights will run Monday to Friday with Sydney flights arriving into Cobar by 8.10am and flights to Sydney arriving in by 10.00am. A double Friday service will also be available to facilitate same day business travel or a weekend in Sydney.
An official launch will be held to mark commencement of the service. Details to be announced shortly.
As a Qantas affiliate, passengers travelling with Brindabella can earn and redeem Frequent Flyer points! For full flight details and best fares every time visit brindabellaairlines.com.au.
Media Inquiries:
Jeff Boyd (CEO, Brindabella Airlines)
M: 0409 443 338
Monique Meijer (Marketing Manager, Brindabella Airlines)
M: 0428 795 009
http://www.brindabellaairlines.com.au/news/23-08-10/cobar-sydney-flights