Virgin Blue to fly to Hayman Island

[Slats7]

Virgin Blue to fly to Hayman Island | Travel News | News.com.au

VIRGIN Blue will add Hayman Island in the Great Barrier Reef to its list of destinations.

[NM]

Interesting headline. The only things that can "fly" to Hayman Island are those inverted egg-beaters like Straitman flies (though I suspect mostly smaller ones frequent Hayman Island).

It will be interesting to see how the cost compares with purchasing the water sector independently? Obvious advantages in a through ticket and the ability to earn velocity points for the launch segment.

Could prove good for DJ.

[markis10]

Hayman Island does have seaplane transfers in addition to the egg beaters, now a 737 or an EMB with floats would be interesting, and who charges the landing fees

[`X']

Its the same as what Jetstar do although most people dont use the service because they can usually get their accom packages either Including Transfers or just pay them with their accommodation anyway.

Fantastic transfers though. I think the record with the people i work with is 1.5 bottles of champagne drunk during the hour journey.

[dajop]

So are Virgin Blue now taking a leaf out of US Airways' book?

[Slats7]

Interesting move to say the least.