Flights will stay at Avalon airport under a multimillion dollar deal with the Victorian government. Source: AAP
A DEAL to secure the short-term future of Melbourne's second airport will provide a platform to bring further flights, the Victorian government says.
Jetstar will continue its 35 weekly services to Avalon Airport until at least April 2015 under the deal struck between the airline, the Victorian government and airport owner Linfox.
The government reportedly contributed $5.5 million to secure the flights, but Premier Denis Napthine would not confirm the amount on Wednesday.
Dr Napthine said the government worked quickly and decisively to secure the airport's future when it was told by Jetstar it was facing challenges.
He says the deal keeps about 250 people, directly and indirectly involved in Jetstar at Avalon, in a job.
"This decision provides a very real platform for further action between the government, Linfox, Jetstar and potential other service providers to grow services and opportunities at Avalon," he told reporters.
"The Victorian government is absolutely committed to the future of Avalon as a major airport for Victoria.
"We are blessed in Victoria with two 24/7 curfew-free airports.
"Sydney would give their eye teeth to have a second airport."
Dr Napthine said having a second airport was an enormous economic advantage for Victoria.
He said there was a possibility of securing international flights in the future.
The deal comes after concerns were raised last week that Jetstar was considering pulling the pin on Avalon.
At the time an airline spokesman said services to and from the airport had been underperforming and it had been heavily discounting fares to fill seats.
This position was unsustainable, he said.
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