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Excerpt from today's Australian E-Travel Blackboard.
It is interesting to note Jetstar's comments in article on their future pricing on the Darwin/Denpasar route in light of its present monopoly situation.
Possible revival of Airnorth Darwin-Bali flights
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Jetstar may soon regain a competitor on its Darwin- Denpasar, Bali route as Airnorth engages in talks to reintroduce flights between the two destinations.
Garuda Indonesia announced its decision to pull out from the Territory last week starting 22 April, leaving Jetstar to be the sole operator on the route.
According to Northern Territory News, Airnorth received its second Embraer E170 Jet last week, which it will use to service regions in Asia and the Pacific.
"The question is if we will return' said Marketing manager Marie-Claire Cull in regards to the discussions surrounding the reintroduction of flights.
"We are looking at Malaysia, the Philippines, parts of Indonesia and Pacific island states."
Jetstar remained vague on whether it would now increase the cost of Darwin-Bali flights, with corporate relations general manager Simon Westaway saying the carrier would 'continue to price competitively'