Promotions - Pacific Blue Sale

Pacific Blue's 1st Birthday Sale

It's Pacific Blue's First birthday as Hamilton's International airline! To thank you all for your support over the last 12 months and to celebrate Pacific Blue's 1st anniversary of direct flights from Hamilton to Australia, Pacific Blue are offering 2 great sale deals exclusive only to Hamilton. These fares are so hot they're only on offer for 48 hours. Don't miss out ... the clock's ticking!

Sale Fares:

Hamilton - Brisbane $179*
Hamilton - Melbourne $239*

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*Fares are for online bookings at www.flypacificblue.com using the direct deposit payment option. For credit or debit card payments an extra $5 will apply per person per one-way flight. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Fares are ex Hamilton, one-way online, or $15 more by phone. Departure tax of $25 applies to international flights departing Hamilton International Airport and is payable at the airport prior to departure. Fares are on sale until midnight Tuesday 31 August 2010 or sold out, for travel 12 October - 8 December 2010. Sale fares are non refundable, you cannot cancel them and obtain a credit for use later. To book or for more Terms and Conditions and Fare Rules, please visit www.flypacificblue.com or ask your travel agent.

New USA service available from Hamilton

Pacific Blue and V Australia have confirmed the launch of a new service to Los Angeles from Hamilton International Airport, available for booking now.

Utilising the existing Pacific Blue flights passengers from Hamilton will now be able to connect from Brisbane with V Australia’s Los Angeles services.

Outbound services from Hamilton to LA via Brisbane will be offered on Mondays and inbound services from LA to Hamilton via Brisbane will be available on Fridays.

Hamilton International Airport’s flat car parking rate of $28 for international passengers will apply for these services.

Members of the public seeking more information on this new service should contact V Australia on 0800 828 782 or visit their local travel agent. Bookings can also be made through www.vaustralia.co.nz.

Cathay Pacific provides direct flight connections to the world from Hamilton

Travellers are now able to depart from Hamilton International Airport to long haul destinations thanks to a new partnership between Pacific Blue and Cathay Pacific Airways.

Waikato passengers will travel on the services of Pacific Blue to Brisbane, and then on connecting Cathay Pacific services to Hong Kong and to the rest of the airline’s network.

Cathay Pacific operates up to two times a day from Brisbane to Hong Kong. From Hong Kong there are daily connections to dozens of destinations across Asia, China, the Middle East and UK/Europe.

Full details of the schedules and fares are now and can be booked through all bonded travel agents throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. For more information please visit Cathay Pacific’s website.

Hamilton International Airport (HIA) is pleased to offer international passengers flying out of Hamilton to Brisbane with Pacific Blue, V Australia or Cathay Pacific a special flat parking rate of $28 (including GST) per stay.

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To Purchase the $28 Parking Card

  1. Park your vehicle in Hamilton International Airport's public carpark and collect the carpark entry ticket that is automatically dispensed at the carpark entry barrier arm.
  2. Before you depart present your Hamilton Airport international boarding pass and carpark entry ticket at our Paper Plus store, located on the ground floor of the terminal building (the Paper Plus Store is open for all international departures including those scheduled early in the morning).
  3. Purchase the $28 incl GST international passenger parking card from a Paper Plus staff member.
  4. On arrival back from Australia, place your $28 parking card in the exit barrier machine (not the pay station) when leaving the carpark.

Terms and conditions of the $28 incl GST parking offer for HIA international passengers

  1. The flat $28 parking offer is only available to international passengers flying directly from Hamilton International Airport to Brisbane with Pacific Blue, V Australia or Cathay Pacific and returning to Hamilton International Airport.
  2. The $28 parking card must be purchased before departure from Hamilton International Airport.
  3. The $28 parking ticket is valid for 12 months after it has been issued. Therefore you must exit the airport car park within that timeframe to be eligible for the $28 parking rate. The 'valid until' date is printed on the bottom of the $28 parking ticket. If you have any queries about this date please ask a HIA Paper Plus staff member for assistance when purchasing the ticket.
  4. The cost of the flat $28 parking card is $28 including GST.
  5. The flat $28 parking offer can only be purchased at the Hamilton International Airport Paper Plus store, which is located on the ground floor of the airport terminal.
  6. The $28 parking card cannot be purchased on arrival back at the airport.
  7. To purchase the promotional offer you must present the following to the Paper Plus staff:
    1. Your Hamilton International Airport international boarding pass (for those passengers flying to Auckland Airport to catch an international flight, the Auckland international boarding pass will not be accepted); and
    2. The parking entry ticket you obtained when you drove into the carpark (this must be swapped with the flat $28 parking card).
  8. On arriving back at the airport you simply need to place the $28 card into the carpark exit barrier arm as you drive out (you do not need to put it in the pay machine first).
  9. Standard parking conditions, as set out on the board at the entrance of the public carpark, also apply.

Frequently asked questions and answers

Q. If I arrive back from Australia in five months time will the card still work?
A. Yes. The $28 incl GST parking card is valid for travel any time as long as you return and exit the carpark before the 12 month validity period has ended. The 'valid until' date is printed on the bottom of the $28 parking ticket. If you have any queries about this date please ask a HIA Paper Plus staff member for assistance when purchasing the ticket.

Q. I have entered the carpark using my credit card and I would like to purchase a $28 parking card?
A. You can't purchase the $28 parking card if you entered the carpark using your credit card. You will need to exit the carpark and drive back-in obtaining a standard parking card. Otherwise, the system will record your credit card as still staying in the carpark on your credit card.

Q. What happens if I lose my $28 parking card?
A. It is the same as if you lose your ‘normal' parking ticket. You will need to purchase a lost carpark ticket - this will cost $95.

Q. Can I give this ticket to a friend who has been parking here?
A. No. You will need the parking card to be able to exit the carpark otherwise you will have to pay the $95 incl GST lost ticket amount.

Q. I have lost my parking ticket that I got when I entered the carpark can I still purchase a $28 parking card?
A. No, you will not be able to purchase the $28 parking card. You will have to purchase a $95 lost ticket card to exit the carpark.

Q. Can I have my ‘original' parking ticket back?
A. No, we are exchanging the parking ticket for the $28 parking card.