Virgin Blue launches new direct Canberra - Adelaide service

Virgin Blue's new daily direct service between Canberra and Adelaide is to take off four weeks earlier than planned with the first flight to South Australia departing the ACT today.

The flight is scheduled for a convenient early evening departure from Canberra to allow busy travellers to get the most out of their day before flying to Adelaide in time for dinner.

In true Virgin Blue style, Mid-Week Mini-Fares start from as little as $75* one-way on the net with a Fully Flexible fare of $269* one-way on the net.

Virgin Blue's Head of Communications, David Huttner, said, "Virgin Blue's decision to add even more direct services from Canberra is a direct result of the ongoing support from the local tourism industry and operators, as well as business and leisure travellers."

He continued, "While the people of Canberra are enjoying Virgin Blue's low fares and excellent service it's a shame the Federal Government is reluctant to ensure that it gets better value for taxpayers' money through paying premium prices for air travel."

Canberra travellers will also benefit with the launch of Virgin Blue's second daily Canberra - Brisbane service and direct weekly flights to and from the Gold Coast, with both services set to take off from the ACT tomorrow, Saturday 6 September.