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Airport Transport: Traveller Advice

To help ensure a seamless experience for visitors flying into Busselton with Jetstar, operators are encouraged to copy and paste the information below onto websites and into pre-arrival emails. Getting Here & Around: Flying into Busselton Margaret River Airport Jetstar flies direct between Melbourne and Busselton, giving access to pristine…

Jenny LeeMay 1, 2022

Airport

Jetstar Flight Launch for Melbourne Travel Trade

Launch activity supporting the Jetstar Melbourne-Busselton route has been echoed on the east coast with an event for travel trade held at Pearl Diver bar in Melbourne on Monday 4th April. The event was attended by travel trade representatives, as well as Jetstar. Guests were served fresh WA oysters, gin…

Jenny LeeApril 6, 2022

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(SERVICE DISCONTINUED) SWCL Airport Shuttle Further connecting the South West community

**Please note that the services below have been discontinued as of Saturday 20th August 2022.** On April 6th 2022, South West Coach Lines (SWCL) will be on the ground to meet every arrival for the anticipated Melbourne-Jetstar route touching down at the Busselton Margaret River Airport. Situated at the front…

Jenny LeeApril 5, 2022

Airport

Accommodation provider opportunity: Airport shuttles for the new Melbourne-Busselton Jetstar Route.

PRESS RELEASE: ATG Australian Transit Group/South West Coach Lines has released the following information on planned shuttle services: The leading Public Transport provider in the South West of Western Australia, South West Coach Lines (SWCL) has announced they are here to aid in the success of the soon to open…

Jenny LeeFebruary 16, 2022

Airport Industry News & Updates

Melbourne-Busselton Jetstar Route Delayed to 26 June 2021

Jetstar have announced today that due to the closure of Western Australia’s border with Victoria, they have delayed the start of their new Busselton – Melbourne service until 26 June 2021. Jetstar have confirmed that they remain committed to the route and look forward to its launch as border controls are adjusted,…

Amanda CarmichaelJanuary 6, 2021

Airport Industry News & Updates

Jetstar Route Marketing Update

Since Jetstar announced the Melbourne-Busselton direct air service the overwhelming theme of our conversations with members has been around how the route marketing is working; what’s being done to market the route, and how businesses can leverage the opportunity. Earlier this year we put together this explainer article to help…

Jenny LeeDecember 14, 2020

Airport What's new in the industry?

Busselton to welcome Jetstar flights from Melbourne from 1 February

This morning has brought the exciting news that Jetstar will commence its Melbourne-Busselton direct flight route from 1 February. This is a huge development for our region's tourism industry and we are particularly excited for our member businesses who've been working with us to become 'Airline Ready' over the last…

Jenny LeeDecember 8, 2020

Airport COVID-19

Jetstar Flights Postponed

Jetstar has announced that they will delay the inaugural flights from Melbourne to Busselton which were due to commence March 25. It is not sustainable for Jetstar to launch a new flight route at this time. Jetstar will review the scheduled start date in May 2020 and we will keep you up…

Jenny LeeMarch 19, 2020

Airport

Airport Opportunity: Product Tastings and Testings

As part of the activity underway to offer passengers a warm welcome to the region at the airport, the City of Busselton and MRBTA are exploring opportunities for producers to offer product samples in the arrivals hall. How would this Work? Participating businesses would be stationed in the arrivals hall…

Jenny LeeFebruary 11, 2020

Airport

Melbourne-Busselton Flights Update: Latest Jetstar Sale | Training | Gift Bags

Training & Information Sessions Experience Building - almost full! Thursday 6 February 2020, 10.30am - 12pm, City of Busselton This workshop aims to help businesses identify new tourism experiences or enhance existing experiences. Businesses will learn to deliver engaging and memorable tourism products by understanding the needs and preferences of…

Jenny LeeJanuary 23, 2020

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