Future shaky for Jetstar at Avalon

Future shaky for Jetstar at Avalon

Victoria’s second airport is in danger of losing its only passenger carrier, Jetstar.

Avalon Airport chief executive Justin Giddings says the airport, near Geelong, has one month to convince the carrier to stay.

“Jetstar are going through a review and are currently working with the Victorian government, but it’s a matter for them,” he told ABC radio on Wednesday.

The airport has been discussing various cost-saving measures and marketing strategies in a bid to boost passenger numbers and retain the Jetstar contract.

Jetstar has been operating out of Avalon for 11 years, but flights have been reduced to just a Sydney route, leaving five times a day.

Mr Giddings said more flights and destinations were needed to maintain the competitiveness of the airport.

The airline operated 14 flights a day to various destinations six years ago, but ceased operation of many routes because of low passenger numbers.

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